Chapter 28 Save Your Woman I

Liam barely had a moment to breathe before two of the men lunged at him, their small axes gleaming under the dim light of the room. The remaining three didn't stay idle—they moved strategically, flanking him from all sides, closing in to ensure he had no escape.

They had learned their lesson from the last time they fought him.

This time, they weren't underestimating him.

This time, they wouldn't give him the chance to breathe, to think, to counter.

Liam's muscles tensed as he assessed the situation. This wasn't like before. If they were unarmed, he could afford to be reckless, but against axes—against five men wielding axes—he had to be careful.

There was no doubt in his mind now.

Miss Amanda had been right.

These were people that nobody should offend.

They were thugs—killers. They wouldn't hesitate to end his life the moment they got the chance. And right now, they wanted that chance.

But who was Liam?