Charlie moved up close, his right arm sweeping around her, drawing her into a tight embrace.
He gently kissed Nancy's forehead before effortlessly lifting her into his arms. As he began to walk, his voice dropped low, "Get him to the hospital, and then alert the Caines. If Alexander thinks he can lay a hand on my woman again, I'll wipe them out."
His words hung heavy in the air, causing Luna, Director Grant, and the deputy director to shudder. His icy threat was clear - he meant business.
For a moment, everyone was frozen in their tracks. Then, Director Grant sprang into action, hurrying to help the fallen Alexander and calling for medical assistance.
Charlie was not someone to be trifled with, but neither was the Caine family.
Even with Alexander's status as an illegitimate child, he was still a Caine.
But Charlie's warning was a relief. Even if the Caine family were furious, they wouldn't dare retaliate, especially since Alexander was clearly wrong.
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