A chill raced down Daniel's spine at the tone. What is going on? When did this pushover suddenly develop a spine? he wondered in panic. The men's undecided looks earned him another twist that made him yell out, “Stay back, you idiots.” The men backed down immediately. “Let me go…” Adrian pushed him away casually, causing another grunt of pain as Daniel tried to regain his dignity. “Have you gone mad? How dare you lay your filthy hand on me? Wait till I tell your mother, you…” “You crossed the line. You were going to hurt Beagle.” “That damn mutt hurt Amanda. How dare you release that thing on your new director?” That earned a raised brow from Adrian even as his mind started spinning. “She is the new director? She is unworthy.” “Unworthy? Look who is talking. Who is worthy then?

