Chapter 371 No Slick Moves in Front of Me
Before the pill could touch Martin's lips, the man abruptly opened his eyes.
Jeremy locked eyes with a gaze colder than a winter's frost.
He was taken aback,. "How are you awake?"
Seizing the moment of Jeremy's surprise, Martin grabbed his wrist with one hand and plucked the pill between his fingers with the other, crushing it deftly.
"Riley is an honorable man. If he knew his brother cousin stooped to such vile and despicable tactics just to get his way, what do you think he'd do?"
There was a flicker of guilt and panic in Jeremy before Martin awakened.
But after Martin spoke, all traces ofJeremy's initial guilt and panic vanished into thin air.
"You refused the polite offer, so you've got to deal with the consequences. My sister You don't know how lucky you are that my sweet cousin took a liking to you, that's your good fortune, and yet you darehad the gall to reject her."
Grace took a step back as Martin's eyes snapped open.
Upon hearing her name mentioned by Jeremy, she stepped forward, filled with regret, and spoke,. "Mr. Langley, I apologize. I didn't know Jeremy would do this. I'll make sure he apologizes to you. Please be generous and forgive him this once."
With those words, she skillfully transferred all the blame onto Jeremy. Martin's brow furrowed ever so slightly.
Martin's brow furrowed ever so slightly.
Jeremy seemed utterly unbothered by the situation.
"Sis "Grace, we all have to take responsibility for our actions. There's no point in you apologizing for me!. Plus, I don't think I did anything wrong. You're such a catch—gorgeous, kind, gentle. You guys are a match made in heaven. Martin's just too blind to see it. I'm just giving you two a little push."
Grace was on the verge of tears, stamping her foot in frustration. "Jeremy, stop it!. Sure, I like Mr. Langleyhim, but love can't be forced. How could you stoop so low to bring him here?"
Seeing her eyes brim with tears, Jeremy felt a twinge of guilt. "I'm just trying to help, sis."
"Jeremy..." Grace tried to argue further, but—"
"Enough," Martin said, tired of the drama, cut in impatiently. "Enough! . "I don't care who orchestrated this mess, but let. Let me make myself clear once more."
With each step he took toward her, Grace's breathing quickened, her cheeks flushed, and her heart pounded as if it might leap from her throat.
Martin's gaze was intense as he looked her straight in the eyes. "Miss Koch, I need towill say this again. I am not interested in you. I have a wife and children, and there is no room in my heart for anyanother woman but my wife. Don't waste your time on me."
Before he walked away, he couldn't resist adding, "And another thing, your little schemes might work on Jeremy, but don't try them on me. I've dealt with plenty of women like you. Just mind your own business."
Grace's tears fell freely.
Jeremy, heart aching at the sight of his sister dishonoredcousin's humiliation, blocked Martin's path. "What do you mean by that? Accusing my sisterAre you accusing Grace of trickery? You're insulting Apologize to her and you owe her an apologyright now."
Martin's eyes hardened. "Get out of my way!"."
Jeremy, fueled by anger and not used to such disregard, blurted out, "Who areHow dare you telling to get lost?? Do you even know who I am to talk to me like thatyou're talking to?"
Unfazed and with a fiery temper, Martin demandedsaid once more, "I said, getGet out of my way!"."
"You..." Jeremy, so accustomed to flattery, was enraged like never before and swung a fist at Martin.
A hint of mockery swept through Martin's eyes.
With ease, he caught Jeremy's fist, delivered a sharp knee, and followed through with a shoulder throw.
There was a thunderous crash.
At six-foot-one, Jeremy was no small guy, but Martin had taken him down hard, dropping him with a thud that echoed through the room. Jeremy winced and grimaced, unable to get up for what felt like an eternity.
Dammit. Both were born with silver spoons in their mouths, yet Martin had speed, skill, and a ruthless edge. Jeremy felt like a total pushover in his presence. It was only after some time that he managed to pull himself up, his face flushed with humiliation.
Both born with silver spoons in their mouths, yet Martin had the speed, the skill, and the ruthless edge. Jeremy felt like a total pushover in his presence.
It was only after some time that he managed to pull himself up, his handsome face flushed with humiliation.
"Martin, you—nice move... I'll remember this. You had the nerve to lay hands on me..."."
Disgusted, Martin dusted off his hands and issued his final warning, entirely uninterested in prolonging the encounter,. "This was the first time, and it better be the last. Cross me again, and I'll have a serious chat with Riley about the Koch family's upbringing."
With that, Martin pushed past Jeremy, who stood in his way, and walked off without looking back, clearly shaken by his parting words and walked out.
Jeremy, clearly shaken by his parting words, didn't follow.
He fumed in place, ready to explode.
"What the heck, threatening? Did he just threaten me!?! He thinks I'm scared of him? This is just... it'sso infuriating!"."
Grace had a venomous glint in her eye, but she feigned concern as she apologized.
. "Jeremy, I'm so sorry. It's all because of me you had to take his crap, to get and were hit... I'm sorry...!"...."
Her words reignited the rage in Jeremy's chest.
With her head lowered, Grace whispered, "I know we can't force feelings!. You don't have to worry about me anymore,. I'll find a way to get through this on my own."
Then, without another look back, she ran off.
Any second thoughts Jeremy had because of Martin's threat evaporated instantly with her parting words. Grace had finally fallen for someone. How could he stand by and watch her give that up? No way. He'd find a way to make Martin fall for Grace.
Grace had finally fallen for someone.
How could he stand by and watch her give that up?
No way.
He'd find a way to make Martin fall for Grace.
He had to.
...
The next day, at dawn, Martin, along with Carter and Alan, were on a plane heading back to the States.
Country M. Nathan, serving as the administrative assistant for the Moore Group's division in this country, stayed behind.
When heMartin got home that evening, the house was quieter than usual.
The three little ones were taken care of by staying with Jade Williams. Only Gregory and weren't at home.
Only Mr. and Mrs. LangleyJessica, along with Maria, a month nurse, and two nannies occupied the house at that moment.
Maria had just finished her milk and was now slumbering sweetly in her cradle, chuckling 'giggle giggle'giggling in what seemed like a beautiful dream. Blowing a bubble with her saliva that grew and shrank with her breaths, she was the absolute picture of cuteness.
Under the soft glow of muted lamplight, the Langleys stood by the cradle, eyes glued to Maria, as if they could never get enough.
"Old manGreg, look, she's smiling again," Mrs. LangleyJessica whispered.
"Yeah, what do you think she's dreaming about? She always sleeps with such joy," Mr. LangleyGregory mused.
"Must be dreaming about eating!. Can you believe how adorable my great-granddaughter is? Just too precious…"
"We missed out on five years of watching Fannie and Charles growing up. It seems like the good LordGod took pity on us and sent us this little angel in return."
Martin watched the tender scene with a heart full of mixed emotions and a touch of sorrow. He, too, had missed out on Fannie and Charles' early childhoods.
He, too, had missed out on Fannie and Charles's childhoods.
And there was another treasure he needed to save, to reunite Patricia and their family once and for all.
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