Scarlett's hand was hurting from Iverson's grip, but she was no pushover. Using the technique Jason had taught her, she grabbed his arm and twisted it behind his back.
Iverson howled in pain and struggled to curse her. At that moment, Bond rushed over, roughly pulling Iverson away from Scarlett and shoving him aside.
Iverson nearly fell. He pointed at Scarlett's nose. "Scarlett, I'm giving you one last chance. If you don't come home this week, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Scarlett hid behind Bond. She wasn't afraid, knowing Annie had been gone these past few days and hadn't returned home.
"Scarlett, are you okay?" Bond asked worriedly. If anything had happened to her, not only Jason but Lana would have given him a beating.
Scarlett rubbed her reddened wrist. "I'm fine."
It was
