Chapter 324

“But that’s— dangerous,” Millie stuttered.

Marcus tured to look at her, his eyes a blend of resolve and warmth. “Don’t worry.

I'm here.”

Millie was momentarily taken aback. The next second, the four doors of the off-road vehicle swung open, and four burly men

stepped out. Their arms were as thick as tree trunks, and each wielded a hefty iron rod. They started advancing towards them.

The sight nearly took Millie's breath away.

She hastily began searching for something to defend herself with but came up empty.

All she could do was clutch the seatbelt tightly, her lips quivering.

Marcus had assured her not to be scared, but how could she not be?

They were being chased in the dead of night!

As Marcus reached for the car door, Millie quickly seized his arm.

“What are you doing? You can’t leave the car.”

He was planning to confront them? It was far too dangerous. Even though she had seen his combat skills in the orange orchard,

those were only two men, and they didn’t seem nearly as formidable as these four.

The odds were against him.

Marcus looked at her, taken aback. Was Millie worried for his safety?

Regardless, Millie was holding onto his arm tightly.

“Don't leave the car. It’s too risky. I'll call the police.”

She immediately reached for her phone, her hand trembling in her fright. As she fumbled with her phone, Marcus gently rubbed

her head with his warm hand.

“I'm here. It’s okay. I'll protect you. But you have to promise me that no matter what happens, you won't leave the car,” he said

calmly.

He had faith in the car’s sturdy build. As long as Millie stayed inside, she would be safe. His fear was that if she panicked and

fled the vehicle, only to be taken hostage, things would become complicated.

He was confident he could handle the four men.

Marcus gently ran his large hand over Millie’s head. The gesture had a calming effect on her, like a soothing balm to her rattled

nerves.

He had just assured her that he would protect her. He had said it so seriously.