A Touch of Sweetness (Finnick Norton and Vivian William) novel Chapter 2758

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2758

Pursued

“Joan!” Abelyn whined as she sprawled on the back seat. Her expression was pained, probably because she wasn’t feeling well after having drunk her weight in liquor.

“What’s wrong, Abelyn?” Twisting his head back, Dustin peered at her grimly.

“I want some water,” the woman in the back seat muttered unceasingly.

Darting her gaze around, Joan alighted from the car and strode toward a supermarket nearby. However, she had no inkling of the peril she would be facing in the next moment.

“Hey, look! Isn’t that Joan Watts?”

Out of the blue, a sharp, unfamiliar voice rang out from behind her. As soon as she pivoted, she spotted a dozen men charging toward her.

Without an ounce of hesitation, she took off running.

Finally, Dustin noticed the precarious situation. He immediately climbed out of the car and shielded Joan behind him.

“What happened?”

“Men are chasing after me! Quick, let’s drive and make a break for it!” Agitated, Joan promptly slipped into the car.

As Dustin caught sight of the unfamiliar men running over, mystification inundated him. Well, I simply can’t figure out what Joan and Lucinda Xenos’ matter has to do with these irrelevant people!

“Stop right there!” He abruptly bellowed while pointing a finger at the dozen or so men before him.

In a flash, all those people stilled and jerked to a halt.

“What are you all doing?” Dustin’s voice carried a hint of threat.

“We’re looking for Joan Watts.” One of the men eyed him condescendingly.

“Why are you looking for her? As far as I know, she doesn’t know the lot of you!” Dustin shot back ruthlessly. If I don’t wield my dominance over these busybodies, they’re going to step all over me!

“Who are you? And why are you acting the hero here?”

That simple remark had Dustin seeing red. “If you don’t want to get yourself into hot water, I’d advise you to quickly get lost! Otherwise…”