Chapter 293

The men Ryan brought with him were all seasoned fighters. They were quick in pinpointing the weaknesses of their targets. I felt an urgent tension inside but couldn't show a hint of it. "Do you think letting me marry Cindy is compensation? Your family is nothing but a spent force. You think being a lackey abroad makes you any less of a lapdog?" My words infuriated Ryan. He stepped closer and gripped my collar tightly. Fire blazed in his eyes as he said, "Watch your mouth. If it weren't for the ties between our families, I'd have chopped you up and thrown you into the river to feed the fish…" "Ah!" Another pained scream interrupted him, drawing his focus away. This time, it was the golden needle expert who got caught and had his hands dislocated. Ryan flashed a triumphant smile, but it faded quickly. My knife pressed against his throat, leaving him unable to move. "H-How did you carry a knife with you?" Ryan didn't dare to turn his head. He could only try to avoid the knife from