NovelEnglishSeeing that Victor’s fist was mere inches away from landing on his face, Roger raised his arm to block it at the last second. “Mr.
Sullivan, don’t you think it’s inappropriate to fight in public? A street fight like this one might damage your reputation,” said Roger.
Victor hit his arm hard. The pain made Roger stumble backward and take a deep breath. With nothing but intense hatred in his
eyes, Victor pushed forward to throw another punch. “Cut the crap!
Roger Jimenez, if you really are the tough man that you pretend to be, then stop blabbering and fight me!” Anticipating Victor’s
next move, Roger easily dodged the incoming uppercut. Realizing that Roger was avoiding an altercation at all costs, Victor
paused and asked with disdain, “What’s the matter, weakling?
Don’t you have the guts to beat your opponent? I guess you really do need a woman’s protection.” “Fights can’t solve every
problem, Mr. Sullivan. You should know that by now since you have been the most powerful man in Apliaria all these years.” With
his dignity and relationship on the line, Roger becdead serious. He wasn’t affected by Victor’s mind games and insults.
“I don’t need a woman’s protection, but I definitely won’t put the woman I love in a dilemma, even if it means not fighting you.”
Roger’s reasoning behind his words was obvious. If the two of them fought, Rachel would surely be in the middle of all the drama
and gossip. Moreover, her public image was at stake here. To the onlookers, they were two rivals battling for a woman’s heart.
To make matters even more complicated, the ship was fully occupied by the wealthiest and most powerful families in Apliaria.
Two high-profile men fighting for a beautiful woman was the most favorite gossip of all. If they were to engage in a fistfight right
eventually spread in all circles of society.
When that happened, Rachel would have no face to show to the public. She would then live a shameful life. One could imagine
the horrible things people would say about her. Rachel might be known as the once-married woman who owned the hearts of
two men. Or maybe they would gossip about what a deceitful woman she was to string along two eligible bachelors from the
most well-known families in Apliaria.
No matter what people would say, Roger was sure of one thing. Nothing good would cout of fighting like thugs on a ship
filled with spectators. He didn’t want Rachel to be involved in such a messy situation, so he wouldn’t dare fight back.
The anger in Victor’s eyes only intensified as he glanced at Rachel and asked, “She’s the woman you love?” “That’s right. I love
Rachel, and i’ll do whatever it takes to make her mine,” Roger said bluntly. He walked up to Rachel’s side and looked straight at
Victor. Clenching his fists in bitter rage, Victor glowered at Roger menacingly. Shifting his gaze to Rachel, he asked cautiously,
“What about you? Do you love him?” Sensing Victor’s oppressive aura, Roger quickly inserted himself between Rachel and her
ex -husband,
“Mr. Sullivan, correctif I’m wrong, but I seem to remember that you and Rachel have already been divorced for four months,
right? Now that you two are not legally married, who she wants to be with is not your concern. So if I were you, I’d back off and
leave her be.” “Step aside and get lost!” Victor shouted in a low voice. Instead of following Victor’s order, Roger stood his ground
and continued to shield Rachel from her oppressor.
“If she doesn’t want to answer you, just respect her choice!” The veins on Victor’s temples throbbed, and his growing rage
“This matter is between her and me. Who do you think you are to involve yourself in other people’s business?” After snarling
aggressively at Roger, Victor glared at his ex-wife and shouted, “Rachel, answer my question!
Are you going to run away with Roger after this trip?” Trying desperately to break free from Victor’s grip, Roger finally shook him
off as he staggered back a couple of steps. Realizing that the situation was about to get out of hand, he turned to Rachel and
said hurriedly, “Rachel, just tell him how you really feel about me.
He won’t hurt you as long as I’m here. You don’t need to worry.” Rachel looked at Roger with a blank expression. She slowly
smiled and said, “Thank you for everything, Roger.” “Rachel...” When Roger heard her ominous statement, an inexplicable
sense of uneasiness arose in his heart. He suddenly felt that this might be the end. Before he could say anything else, Rachel
suddenly walked up to Victor and said, “I’m tired.
I want to return to my room and get srest.” Her tone was calm and casual as if she was not affected by the altercation
between them. Victor’s eyes darkened in suspicion. He narrowed his eyes with a hint of coldness, somewhat confused by
Rachel’s sudden change of demeanor.
Rachel knew that Victor wouldn’t cease his questioning unless she did something to soothe his ego and make him feel secure in
their relationship. She lowered her eyes and tightly clenched her dress, afraid of what she was about to do next. Looking at
Roger’s bewildered face, she sighed and straightened her dress. Deep in his gut. Roger somehow knew what Rachel was going
to say. “Rachel...”
“Roger, I’m sorry if I wasn’t being clear enough just now. You clearly misunderstood my actions and intentions, so I will address
this issue once and for all.” Rachel spoke slowly as she delivered a painful blow to Roger’s heart. “Thank you for your love. But
I’m sorry. I have no feelings for you.”
Visibly dumbfounded, Roger pressed his thin lips together and just stood in silence. Rachel smiled endearingly at Victor as she
held his arm. “Oh, and Roger. I forgot to tell you something. Victor said he will remarryafter the cruise.”
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