“And I’ve admired you for a long time. If you refuse, then I’ll have no choice but to force the matter.”
I stepped closer as I spoke.
“Help! Stay away!” Claire backed up quickly until she hit the wall.
With a thud, I placed one hand against the wall beside her, trapping her.
Her face turned scarlet instantly.
Outside, the men cursed louder.
“Kid, if you touch Claire, I’ll kill your whole family!”
“Find his parents and drag them here!”
They could indeed do that, and I couldn’t let her go just yet.
I looked at Claire. She squeezed her eyes shut in fear, then angrily shoved me.
I staggered back, making a show of it.
After all, I only wanted to make headlines and create witnesses for my alibi. I had no intention of harming her.
“Miss Hamilton, you might as well agree.”
I leered at her deliberately, letting my eyes rove over her figure.
Her full chest and long legs beneath her gown were tempting sights.
“If you try anything, I’ll—I’ll hit you!” she stammered, grabbing a high heel.
I snatched it away.
Outside, her admirers groaned in despair at her cry. They rammed the door furiously.
“Kid, I’ll kill you!”