Chapter 37

"What?" Emily froze. "Michael, I—"

"Damn it! Emily, it's really you, you bitch!"

Before Emily could finish, a furious roar erupted.

Her entire body trembled as she whirled around.

David's twisted face came into view.

He charged toward them with several friends, his eyes burning with rage.

Emily's face turned deathly pale.

She grabbed Michael's arm. "Run, Michael!"

"Emily, what's going on?" Michael stood firm, gripping her instead.

"Michael—"

"Got dumped by William already, slut?" David was already in front of them.

"Watch your mouth!" Michael, fueled by alcohol, shielded Emily behind him and pointed his cigarette at David.

David sneered. "Emily, you're desperate enough for this trash now? Did he—"

"Bam!"

Michael's fist connected with David's face.

David staggered back, then roared, "Get him!"

The group of young men swarmed forward.

Michael, in his thirties, was no match for them.

Within moments, he was pinned to the ground.

Emily's hands shook as she dialed emergency services.

Hanging up, she screamed and lunged forward, shoving David away. "Take it out on me!"

Caught off guard, David fell hard.

He scrambled up and grabbed Emily's chin.

"Breaking up with me?" His face contorted. "You cheat on me and think you can walk away?"

"You betrayed me first!" Emily struggled.

"Betrayed?" David laughed cruelly. "Who do you think you are? I was doing you a favor by touching you!"

"I called the police!" Tears welled in Emily's eyes from the pain.

"The police?" David raised his hand. "I'll kill you first!"

"Aah—"

The expected slap never came.

A black Rolls-Royce screeched to a halt nearby.

The door flew open as a figure dashed out, kicking David away.

Everyone froze.

William stood under the streetlight like an avenging angel.

Without glancing at the others, he pulled Emily into his arms.

Bodyguards swiftly restrained the rest.

William lifted Emily's chin. "Where are you hurt?"

She shook her head, trying to break free.

"Stay still," he commanded coldly, his gaze shifting to David.

David tried to run.

A bodyguard's flying kick sent him crashing down again with a howl.

The others stood paralyzed with fear.