Chapter 229
"And if you even think about hurting Samara, Celena's going to pay for it too!"
Billie quivered with fear as she watched Liam close in, her panic growing as she stumbled backward. Those pampered heiresses, used to their leisurely days of shopping and sipping coffee, were out of their depth facing someone as menacing as Liam, who did not hesitate to throw punches.
The rest of the crowd, latching onto Billie's words, saw a glimmer of hope. They turned to Liam and yelled, "Think about what you're doing, Liam! Can you and Celena handle the fallout if you mess with us?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Yeah, Billie's dad is no joke. Cross him, and you're toast! You've got a daughter, remember? Mess with us, and we'll make sure she regrets it!"
"And don't forget about Celena, that lowlife, and your little wild child. Just so you know, Liam, you're just the guy who married into the Stone family. Cross us, and don't expect the Stones to bail you out!"
"Yeah, that's right, my family's tight with the Stones! Lay a finger on me, and I'll get my dad to cut ties with them. You think the Stones will just sit back and let Celena slide after that? She's only just gotten back in their good graces, she wouldn't want to be kicked out again, would she?"
Liam's face twisted into a scowl as he heard them use Celena and Jovie to get to him. Anger blazed in his eyes, a deadly chill emanating from him that seemed to suck the warmth out of the room. Everyone felt a chilling shiver run down their spine, their bodies trembling without control.
Celena and Jovie were everything to Liam. To use them as leverage was like daring to snatch a tiger's tooth, a death wish.
Liam's eyes flashed dangerously as he growled, "You'll regret every single thing you've done to Celena. I'll make sure of it, twice over."
"Don't you dare ccloser! My dad will destroy you!"
Samara was petrified, staring at Liam's looming figure, her body quaking, every instinct screaming at her to bolt.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHowever, before she could move, Liam's hand cracked across her face, his voice thundering, "You had the gall to hurt Celena, you'll pay with your life!"
The force of his anger sent Samara sprawling to the floor, a pained grunt escaping her as she clutched her swelling cheek, blood spilling from her lips.
Before Samara knew what was happening, Liam's foot ccrashing down on the hand that had just ripped at Celena's dress. Her hand twisted under his weight, and a sickening crack filled the air. Samara's eyes widened in shock, and she let out a piercing scream.
"Ah! My hand! You monster, letgo... Liam, you'll regret this! My dad is on his way, and he'll make sure you pay. You'll be fish food at the bottom of the river, and you'll have to watch Celena suffer for what you've done! I swear you'll…!"
Liam's eyes blazed with rage as he heard her threats. He stomped down on her stomach and then grabbed a wine bottle from the floor. Without a second thought, he forced the bottle between her lips and tilted her chin, making her drink. The red wine disappeared down her throat as she struggled helplessly.
"If your mouth's that dirty, it's tfor a thorough cleaning. You mess with my wife, you pay the price," Liam snarled.