Chapter 457

The bodyguards hurried forward, trying to halt Bradley's attack on Esther. But Bradley had a firm grip on Esther's throat, using her as a shield. Worried about Esther's safety, the bodyguards hesitated. They were afraid of making things worse. Unexpectedly, when Bradley seized her throat, Esther burst into defiant laughter. "Bradley, is violence all you know?" Her words seemed to provoke Bradley, and he tightened his grip. The elevator "dinged," and Felix, dressed in yellow duck-printed pajamas, spotted Bradley choking Esther from a distance. He dashed like a cannonball, fiercely kicking and hitting Bradley. "Let Mommy go!" Hearing Felix's voice, Bradley instinctively released Esther and grabbed Felix's collar. He asked, "You're Felix?" Esther hadn't anticipated Bradley and Felix would meet like that. "Bradley, can't you see how upset Felix is?" Felix's face turned red, and he glared at Bradley. "You can't bully Mommy!" "Brat!" Bradley's mocking gaze turned to Esther. "Impre