Chapter 45

Tristan's grip was so strong that the impact made Genevieve feel as if her organs were about to rupture. She instinctively protected her abdomen, glaring at him. "Tristan, you promised you wouldn't do anything to me. Are you going back on your word?" "No one dares to threaten or toy with me like this," he growled, his voice full of malice. "Genevieve, you're asking for it." The pressure on her neck tightened, and Genevieve could barely catch a breath. Suddenly, a figure rushed over and yanked Tristan off her with force. Genevieve bent over and coughed violently. Tristan seemed truly enraged, striking out at anyone in his way. She straightened up, watching as he landed a punch on Herman's jaw. Herman cursed loudly, and the two men quickly became tangled in a brawl. Genevieve wanted to intervene, but considering the child in her abdomen, she reluctantly held back. The two exchanged blow after blow until they leaned against a nearby pillar, panting heavily. Both of their faces