Chapter 343

　　Tabitha's POV 　　Before they kicked the door open, I opened it. 　　Standing at the doorway, I saw Spike with one of his cheeks red and another guard rushing over to protect me. 　　As Derek's subordinates, they were just like him—cold, silent, and low-key. 　　They never stirred up trouble or threw their weight around. 　　Since their job was to protect me, they had been patient and tolerant from the very beginning, lest drawing any attention. 　　But even so, the lady and her guards weren't backing down. Instead, they went so far as to slap Spike. 　　I assumed she was the so-called Miss Gutierrez. Her face seemed unfamiliar, and her accent didn't sound very Seattle to me. She was decked out in luxury brands, looking like a walking fashion show. A typical spoiled girl. 　　Before I could say anything, she sized me up and finally fixed her gaze on my belly. 　　"I thought some big shot was inside. Turns out it's just a pregnant woman." 　　With a snort, she pulled out a stack of cash from her designer