Spoiled by Mr. Russell, Chapter 2077

Mike's suppressed anger finally erupted. "Then hand Lily over!"

Fred shrugged. "Hand what over? I don't understand."

"Cut the act," Mike fumed. "You—"

Mike's inner thoughts raged: What a shameless man! How can someone like him exist in Yudonia's Embassy? He knew of their inhumane experiments and wanted to expose Fred then and there. He's holding Nicky and Lily hostage, yet he dares to play dumb!

Alexander intervened, addressing Fred calmly. "Lily, my wife, received your invitations and told me she would take the job. She hasn't returned. I'm concerned, especially since she's pregnant."

His approach was measured and reasonable. A husband's concern for his missing wife was perfectly natural.

Fred's expression shifted. "Ah, you're Lily's husband. I see. But..." He shook his head apologetically. "Lily never came. I sent invitations, but received no reply. I assumed she wasn't interested. Did she tell you she accepted?"

"When?" Mike demanded. "I've never seen her here, nor received any reply from her."

"Bullshit!" Mike exploded.

Fred's face hardened. He glared coldly at Mike. Instantly, the stoic man beside him lunged, his attack lightning-fast.

Mike was stunned, barely evading the grab. But someone else moved. Just as the hand neared Mike's neck, Alexander shoved him aside, delivering a swift, sweeping kick.

The man leaped back, and a brutal fight erupted. Mike, meanwhile, massaged his neck, stepping back, his jaw slack with disbelief. As a businessman, he’d never resort to violence; he had bodyguards for that. The sight of a brawl in the embassy shocked him.

Thank goodness for Alex's skills and quick response!