Chapter 4

"Besides, why are you working so hard? Just hand the company over to my brothers. You can stay home and live a good life with me from now on."

Chloe did it on purpose! She deliberately sabotaged the partnership!

"You're absolutely unreasonable!" My fury burned so hot that I wanted to tear her limb from limb! I pulled out my backup phone to call the police.

Tom slapped the backup phone out of my hand. It crashed hard onto the floor. "What do you wanna call the police for? We're family. Can't we talk things out?"

The phone shattered into pieces. I stared at the broken device on the ground, then looked at this family standing before me.

The rage in my heart burned hotter and hotter.

When security came up, I shouted loudly, "Restrain all of them! I'm calling the police!"

Several security guards quickly ran over, but Chloe yelled at them, "Don't come near us! I'm Mr. Cross's girlfriend. This is a family matter. Who dares interfere?"

The guards looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

After all, they were security for the partner company. They had no idea what was really going on between Chloe and me, and they did not dare act rashly.

I kept kicking at her.

"Chloe, take your brothers and get out of here right now, or you'll regret it!" I spoke through gritted teeth.

"We can leave, but you're coming with us." Chloe stepped forward and forcibly grabbed my arm.

"Come back to my hometown with me. We'll get engaged today. From now on, you'll properly honor my parents, buy them a big house, and stop worrying about company matters."

"I'm not going anywhere with you! Let go of me!"

I struggled desperately, but I could not break free from her grip no matter how hard I tried.

She was surprisingly strong. She squeezed my arm until it hurt.

Her three brothers came forward to help. They each grabbed one of my arms and started dragging me outside.

"Help! Someone help me!"

I shouted for help, but the people around just stood watching. No one dared step forward to help.

Jack slapped me across the face, splitting my lip.

"Shut your mouth! I think you need to be taught a lesson! Chloe's been way too lenient with you. Just wait and see how we handle you from now on!"

Just like that, they forcibly dragged me out of the partner company and shoved me into the car.

She got into the driver's seat, slammed her foot on the gas, and the car sped away from the city center.

"Chloe, let me go! This is kidnapping. This is a crime!" I shouted at her.

"A crime?" Chloe did not seem bothered.

"I'm taking you home to get married. How is that a crime? Once you become my husband, you'll understand I'm doing this for your own good."

"I'm telling you, my mother won't let you get away with it!"

I tried using Mom to intimidate her.

"Mrs. Cross?" Chloe let out a cold laugh.

"Mrs. Cross values me highly and is very satisfied with me as a daughter-in-law. How could she possibly object to our marriage? As for the lack of proper etiquette, it can't be helped. Once we're married, I'll explain everything to Mrs. Cross. She'll definitely understand."

Her three brothers chimed in beside me.

"Evan, stop struggling. Our hometown isn't any worse than the city. Chloe treats you so well. You won't suffer by being with her."

"That's right. The Morrison family is well-respected back home. You're damn lucky our sister wants you."

"You won't have to work so hard anymore. The three of us brothers will help you manage everything. How great is that?"

Jack pulled off his filthy sock and stuffed it into my mouth. "Alright, enough talking. Once it's a done deal, he'll settle down with our Chloe soon enough."

The rank, filthy sock nearly made me suffocate. I gagged and gagged. Tears poured uncontrollably from my eyes.

The car left the highway and moved farther and farther from the city center. I knew that if I did not find a way out soon, they would really take me back to their hometown.

I quietly felt for my wrist. Fortunately, my smartwatch was still there. While they were not paying attention, I dialed the emergency call.