Chapter <b>137 </b>


    Lydia


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    Dread rose to the pit of my stomach, and my breath heightened. When he took another step towards me, my already beating heart elerated. I chewed the inside of my mouth and kept my eyes fixated on his every move.


    “Pius, I’ll advise you to return your silly ns to the pit you dug them from. I am not known to be very forgiving.” I said, trying to keep my voice firm, knowing he’d prey on my fear if I revealed.


    them.


    The light in the room reflected on his bald head. He paused, and for a moment, I let out a breath, then he raised a brow and asked, “You know my name?” A look of surprise was etched on his face.


    I let out a breath, relieved he wasn’t jumping on me. “I told you, I am not someone you’d want to mess with. I can ruin you without lifting a finger.” Maybe it was the way I pushed my chest to exert dominance because in the next minute, he took one step back and ced his hand on his jaw, stroking itzily as he assessed me.


    “You… you look familiar.”


    “Finally, the bells in your head are beginning to ring,” I said, pleased I didn’t have to take on this beast head–on.


    “Are you miss, Bro-”


    The door pushed open, crashing into him and cutting his words short. Before either of us could wrap our heads around what was happening, a man in a white bottom–down top and ck trousers stepped into the room and grabbed Pius. The fist blownded on his face, followed by a crack.


    I squinted, recognising the interrupt or as Mason. What was he doing here?


    His face flushed with anger as he keptnding one punch after the other on Pius’s face without giving him the chance to fight back. “You dare to touch her? I’ll fucking rip those arms apart.”


    Mason looked unrecognisable, feral, like he could kill this man any minute. I couldn’t allow that. I hated Pius and wanted to punish him for what he did to Mia, but not like this. Quickly, I stepped towards them, trying to stop them.


    My attempt to pull Mason away from him was fruitless. Seeing there was no other thing I could do as it seemed both men were not ready to let go of the other’s throat, I wrapped my hand around Mason’s wrist, holding him in ce.


    “Stop, please.” My voice is weak as I press my body into his, even through his suit, I could feel his firm body. His hand in the air paused, and slowly he brought it down. Pius, seeing this as an opportunity,nded the perfect blow on his side.


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    Mason was about to go for him again, but I tightened my hold around his waist, “No, don’t.” I stood in front of him. His jaw ticked as he stared over my shoulder at Pius, who was panting heavily.


    “We aren’t done, and you won’t be this fortunate next time.” He said, and wrapped his hand around my slender arms before pulling me out of the room.


    I struggled to keep up the pace with Mason, but he didn’t seem to care. We walked out of the bar before he stopped and turned his nose red in anger, and I pulled my hand off his, rubbing the red spot which now reced his hand.


    What do you think you are doing?” I asked, anger curling within me as I watched him. His eyes are sharp and cold, he looked over my shoulder at the bar as if wanting to bring it down with his eyes.


    I should be asking you that. What the fuck were you thinking, confronting him alone?” He raised his voice and then pressed his lips together before grinding his teeth as if keeping himself from saying what he wanted.


    And how does that affect you in any way? I went there and never asked you toe.” I yelled back, ny voice holding the same intensity as his. We stared at each other, the air between us thick with


    ension.


    He looked away first and pushed his hand through his hair.


    Was I grateful that he came to help? Yes!


    But I don’t appreciate the fact that he just jumped in and handled it in a way he knows best without isking me what I wanted. Not to mention he interrupted me, I was just beginning to get control of


    he situation.


    Lydia, you don’t understand, Pius, that man there is dangerous.” He said and rubbed the bridge of


    is nose. That was when I noticed the red stain on his nose. He was bleeding. “You can’t trust him at


    Linhaled a scent of breath, trying to steady myself and put my emotions in ce. He seemed to be doing the same. “I’m sorry if I jumped in. I just thought.” He paused and looked away before he continued, I just thought you were being taken advantage of so L…”


    Seeing him get all worked up because he thought I was in danger made my heart warm. “I’m sorry I butt in,” he shifted his gaze to me, “but I don’t regret it, I’ll do it again if I have to.”


    He had a solemn look in his eyes as proof that he meant every word. We were silent for the next moment. I twisted my lips to the side. Us bighting about this would lead nowhere.


    I pointed at his <b>nose</b>, “You’re bleeding The concern in my voice betrayed my attempts to act nonchnt. He touched his nose and brought the finger to his face. I bit down on my lower lip. L should help him.


    “We need to take care of that,” I said, and a pang of guilt hit me. He had gotten that because of me,


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    He looked reluctant at first, but soon followed behind me. I walked him over to my car, “I can drive,” he said as I walked towards the driver’s seat.


    “You’re hurt,” I exined. Opening the door, I stepped in and shut the door behind me, not giving


    him a chance to do that.


    “I injured my nose, not my hands,” heined, banging the door behind him as he settled on the passenger seat beside me.


    I took him to the closest clinic, which was a ten–minute drive from where we were. After the doctor had finished treating him, we walked out of the clinic together.


    “You didn’t have toe.” I said, wondering if he knew I was there, “I understand you were trying to help, but I could have gotten it under control myself.” I added.


    Not with Pius. He has a reputation worse than ddins.” His voice is rough. “I thought he hurt you.” I spread my hand towards both sides, “as you can see, I’m fine, no damage done.” I assured


    him.


    That’s good.” We walked out through the sliding door, and my car was parked in the distance. Also, I’m sorry too.” He stood in front of the car, hands dipped into his pockets.


    I allowed my emotions to get the best of me, which is wrong. I was just, I just didn’t…” sigh. He iragged in a deep breath, “I’m d you are fine. I’ll handle Pius; you can stay away from him fully and allow me to deal with him.”


    Why should I do that?” I was here for Mia. I saw no reason why I had to allow Mason to deal with him when I could do it myself.


    You saw how dangerous he can be.”


    That is not the point,” I said. He may be the father of my twins, but that’s where it ends; that didn’t <b>nake </b>him anything in my life. “How did you even know where I was?”


    We were supposed to go out today with the twins.” I squinted before the realisation hit me. That <i>was </i>correct. Before I left my study for Marcusst night, the twins met me and asked that I apany them today.


    “Where are they? I got carried away with work.” Oh my goodness, they will be so angry at me. I hate disappointing them. “Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be with them?”


    “They said they aren’t going without you, that’s why I had to go out and find you.” Oh… that made


    sense.


    “Are they waiting?”


    “I told them not to when I realised you were with Pius.” He said in a calm but stern voice, “How is Mia’s health?”


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    “She will be fine in a few days.” I answered, then offered, “Allow me to drive you back to the bar, so you can get your car.” I offered.


    “No, no need, you can drop me off at my office instead,”


    “What about th-”


    “It has already been removed.” I nodded, not wanting to engage him in a deep convo. After dropping him off, he stayed back in my car. A few seconds passed before he said, “What are you doing tomorrow?”