Chapter 18: Take Gemma Away? Who Do You Think You Are!
Marcus waved his hand as he spoke.
The bodyguards, who had been pretending to be regular folks, quickly surrounded them.
Gemma’s face darkened. “What are you trying to do?”
Marcus’s eyes were cold. “Isn’t your goal to get hack with me? I’ll grant you that wish now.”
Brian immediately stepped forward, shielding her and Noah.
“Mr. Wilson, this isn’t the Wild West, so think twice before doing something reckless.”
“Since when does a conversation between me and my wife require your input?” Marcus gestured
The bodyguards moved in.
Though Brian knew some self–defense, he was no match for these professionals.
Within moments, he was restrained and immobilized.
“Brian!”
Noah panicked, wanting to help, but Gemma held him back.
Marcus’s tone carried a threat.
“Gemma, my patience has limits, Stop this nonsense, or I won’t guarantee the safety of your date.”
For the first time, Gemma felt an overwhelming disgust for Marcus.
How had she ever fallen for such a controlling, disrespectful man?
She must have been blind..
Brian shook his head slightly. “Gemma, take Noah and go. I’ll be fine.”
Seeing things spiral out of control, Mabel quickly intervened.
“Max, Gemma must know she’s wrong. Don’t make things difficult for Dr. Brian. If Gemma gets upset, you two will just argue again.”
Marcus’s anger flared even more.
“Take him out back and rough him up, but don’t finish him off*
“Understood!”
“Stop!” Gemma knew Marcus was capable of following through.
Brian was caught up in this because of her.
“Marcus, what will it take for you to leave them alone?”
“It’s simple. Put that child down and come back with me!”
“Not happening. Noah stays with me.”
“Hah! Then grab that kid and toss him in the water.”
The bodyguards moved swiftly, reaching for Noah
Gemma turned to run but couldn’t escape the encirclement.
One of the bodyguards seized Noah’s armi.”
“Ow, it hurts!”
Noah struggled and cried, tears streaming down his face.
Gemma desperately tried to push the bodyguard away, but her strength was no match. Seeing Noah about to be taken, her veins throbbed, and her eyes reddened with fury.
“AME
At the critical inoment, a sudden scream erupted.
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The bodyguard let go of Noah, clutching his arm in pain.
Gemma quickly pulled Noah into her arms, checking if he was hurt.
Noah, however, stared behind her, too stunned to even cry.
“Uncle… Uncle Cass?”
Gemma froze. She looked up.
The bodyguard who’d been rough with Noah was now curled on the ground, drenched in cold sweat.
Other bodyguards were being subdued by a group of men in black.
Two men exuding menace stood by Marcus, preventing him from moving.
Feeling a chill, she turned around.
Cassius stood where light met shadow, his cold yet striking face emanating a deadly aura.
As he stepped closer, his black attire made him seem like he had emerged from darkness itself.
Even his sharp, dark eyes carried a bloodthirsty vibe.
A mere gesture from him sent the black–clad men into action, rendering Marcus’s bodyguards defenseless.
Gemma stood up, clutching Noals tightly, “Mr. Raven?”
Wasn’t he abroad?
Hadn’t he said he’d look after Noah for a month?
Why was he back now?
Looking around, she noticed the amusement park had been cleared, leaving only their group.
“The Raven!”
Marcus’s face turned pale as he recognized Cassius.
Fear overtook him..
The Raven’s reputation preceded him.
That family was unreachable for someone like Marcus.
“Are you hurt?”
Cassius ignored Marcus entirely, directing his question to Gemma.
“I’m fine,” she replied.
“Good Come with me.”
As his words fell, Marcus panicked.
“Mr. Raven, she’s my wife. I have the right to take her back!”
Cassius finally glanced at him.
His gaze felt like an army charging, arrows raining downl
Marcus’s courage evaporated.
“Die, or let her go. Your choice.”
His voice was calmi, yet it hung over Marcus like a blade.
The atmosphere froze.
Marcus, once full of bravado, now stood defeated and lifeless.
“Let’s go.”
Cassius’s gaze returned to Gemma, softening the tense air.
Gemma hesitated. “But my friend…”
Cassius cast a glance to his side.
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Brian was promptly freed by Cassius’s men.
When Brian tried to approach, a man in black stopped him. Whatever the guard did, Brian couldn’t utter a word.
Gemma carried Noah to the car.
Soon, the vehicle entered N.L.. City’s exclusive luxury district.
The neighborhood consisted of five mansions, each sprawling like a private estate.
The car stopped at Villa No. L
Gemma stepped out and took in the surroundings.
The land, worth its weight in gold, had been transformed into a garden, complete with pavilions. For a moment, she felt the urge to pick a fight with the wealthy.
“Mr. Raven, I’ve brought Noah back. I’ll be going now…”
“I need your help with something.”
“Huh?” Before she could ask, Noah tugged her inside.
“Tommy! Tommy, what’s wrong?
Noah’s excitement faded upon seeing Tommy, a dog lying limp in the living room, looking unwell.
Cassius entered, his tone steady.
“Please take a look at Tommy.”
“Mr. Raven. I’m not a vet!“.
“I know,” he said calmly, “but you’re the only one I trust.”
She asked for his trust, and he gave it to her.
Speechless, Gemma sighed inwardly.
Nevermind.
Bad luck, huh?
“How long has Tommy been like this?”
“About an hour.”
Though not a vet, her medical training involved animal studies.
After a quick check, she concluded. “He overate.”
Cassius didn’t seem surprised. Sitting elegantly on the sofa, he exuded innate nobility.
“Then please do something. Dr. Kelestine.”
Gemma, “…”
After scribbling down a list of medicines, she had someone fetch them.
Once Tommy took the meds, he perked up in no time.
“Gemma, I’m so sleepy. Can you stay with me?”
Exhausted from the day’s scares, Noah barely waited for a response before falling asleep in her arms.