Chapter 1337

The thugs did not think that they would be punished for their actions since there were many of them. Besides, they had many emotional supporters in the crowd who would back their actions. Knowing Willow and Nicola would just take it, they were determined to rough up the two of them. A young man gripped his pole tightly and swung it at Nicola. Nicola's face went pale. She knew she could not dodge in time. She felt relieved that Cillian was not there that day, as he was busy with important business. Otherwise, with his limited mobility, he might have gotten dragged into this mess. A few onlookers even clapped and cheered at that man's action. "Kill those heartless women! Kill that shameless freak!" "Nicola!" Willow was terrified by that man's movement. She rushed forward to shield Nicola, but Charles was quicker. Before she could get there, he had already wrapped Nicola in his arms protectively. The pole struck his back hard, but he was seemingly unfazed. He held Nicola tighter