The devils sweetheart || Taennie Adaptation [Book 2]

Chapter 203 - Under my watch

He was like a burning volcano ready to explode any time. Jennie gulped hard as she watched his treacherous phlegmatic mien on his face. While she was combating with her sc.u.m father, she missed the footsteps that thundered the floor. But alas, he came for her aid.

A few steps away, Rosalie nervously glanced at the man blocking her husband's hand effortlessly. A cold wave embedded and her mouth ran dry in fear at the sight in front of her. "Francis!" Rosalie whispered.

"Are you always an idiot? or do you just show off when I am not around?" Francis muttered with the authority of a man who was not to be crossed.

"B_rother!" Max stuttered powerless to utter a word. His earlier dominant aura was replaced by panic, fear became tangible that crept over him like a hungry beast, immobilizing him. Had he knew, Francis would come to the party, he wouldn't have raised a hand on Jennie. Despite he doesnt like him, he was powerless in front of Francis and he has to put up with his act to save his life. "I was only trying to_"

"Quiet!"

Max instantly shut his mouth.

"You have lots of guts to raise a hand on her!" Francis's voice ascended into a murderous falsetto. He twisted Max's hand earning a loud shriek from him.

Rosalie snapped back to reality from her reverie and hurriedly walked over to Francis and spoke in a friendly tone. "He did not slap her, Mr. Lee. It was a misunder_"

Francis suddenly lifted his head and swept his eyes towards her, his expression was frighteningly arctic as he spoke. "Did I ask you?"

Rosalie froze, her smiling turned awkward. She knew when Francis is angered, he is the most dangerous.

"Slap her. I want to see how you do it under my watch." Francis shoved Max as if he was the most pathetic thing. If not for the fast reflexes of Rosalie coming to Max's aid to hold him, Max would have fallen on to the ground. Rosalie did not want her husband to become a laughing stock at his own daughter's birthday party.

"Do you want your mere jewel company to be burned down to ashes by tomorrow?" Francis seethed. His threat was inflicted on Rosalie and Max. Both quivered at the thought.

Francis's voice would have frightened everyone but not Jennie. She found a warmth under his arctic tone which was only hidden for her. She gazed at Francis with fondness. The two pillars of her strength, Francis and Taehyung are always waiting, watching, keeping to the shadows but when needed, both will always step out of the shadows to protect her.

"Pardon him, Mr. Lee." With gritted teeth, Rosalie controlled her anger as she spoke. "I will ensure this incident wouldn't happen in the future." While she was holding her husband, Rosaline looked at Francis and she did not miss the disgusted look on his face as if they were dirt in his eyes.

Without uttering a word, Francis grabbed Jennie's hand, and before taking a step, he glanced at Rosé. She was too dazed that she stood rooted to the floor all the time. One job and she failed to do it properly. Talking a hint, Jennie pulled Rosé along with her to the outside of the hall.

...

Jennie did not utter any word in the car as Francis straight away drove home along with Rosé and Jennie.

"How dare that sc.u.m tried to slap my granddaughter?" Margaret spoke up with a disdain filled voice for Max.

Jennie and Rosé sighed. They lost count of the time, Margaret, uttering the same phrases.

"I am sorry for troubling you, Francy." Jennie looked down in embarrassment. The first time, she manhandled. She didn't think her sc.u.m father would try to come for her throat suddenly.