“Who the hell are you to butt in?” Gilbert said.

“Walk away in peace or with broken bones.” Maddox said.

Nisha's heart was pounding as she knew she was doomed already. She knew she couldn't run away now because he could ignore the thugs and run after her. One of the gangsters came close to Maddox, and he stopped his hand from touching him, then twisted it. The gangster cried out in pain and knelt down. Then he dealt with the other gangsters and they all ran for help. Then Nisha started to sweat because it was her turn. Maddox looked at her and was disgusted at how happy she...