Adam sneered disdainfully, "Don't worry. In all my life of making deals, I never go back on my word."
Jeremy reached surreptitiously into his pocket and ended the active call. He then smiled at Adam and said, "Let's get on with it, then. The quicker we end this, the better."
Jeremy had shown tremendous resolve to avoid becoming Adam's son-in-law, so Adam rubbed his hands vigorously without any intention of going easy on Jeremy.
"Good. You had a better option, but you just had to choose the toughest one. You've made your bed, so sleep in it!"
Jeremy handed his coat to Tommy and instructed, "Go outside and wait for me."
Tommy expressed concern and warned earnestly, "Sir, he's renowned for his formidable strength. Taking a hundred blows from him could be fatal!"
Jeremy, however, remained unfazed. He had no intention of changing his mind and replied pointedly, "If she calls again later, tell her I'm fine and that I've gone to bed."
Tommy frowned. "But, Sir..."
Jeremy ignored his pleas and approached Adam calmly. "Please proceed."
Adam flexed his wrist mercilessly as he swung the bat at full force.
Jeremy groaned but remained standing. The first blow struck Jeremy's back, and his forehead began to sweat due to the intense pain.
Jeremy lay on the ground. His leg bones were broken, his body was covered in bruises, and blood stained his mouth. He gazed firmly at Adam and did not even turn to look at Sophia. His voice trembled weakly due to the pain as he said, "... Ten more to go. Please continue."
Adam had almost vented out all his anger after swinging 90 blows. However, when he witnessed Jeremy's unyielding demeanor, his pupils constricted, and he had nothing but admiration for his determination to face death rather than surrender. In that case, he would be happy to grant that request!
As soon as Sophia saw her father raise the bat again, she threw her arms around Jeremy and shielded him. She begged her father, "Stop it, Dad! Stop hitting him!"
Adam furrowed his brow and scolded his daughter. "Stand up, Sophia! I'm going to teach this wretch a lesson for letting you down. I'll find someone better for you in the future!"
Tears welled up in Sophia's eyes. She shook her head vehemently and refused to budge. "Didn't you promise me that you'd talk with him? Why are you beating him up? You're going to kill him! I'll join him in the afterlife if he dies!"
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...