Chapter 158
“From the second the Mercer family disowned me, you stopped being my family p>
The older woman froze, looking completely shell-shocked.
Without another word, Mira signaled her group to keep walking.
Panic set in. Lacey lunged forward again. “We’ll pay you! We’ll give you a fortune, please p>
But the bodyguards effortlessly shoved her back.
“My blood isn’t for sale p>
Lucas debated ordering his hired muscle to grab her, but the memory of Ethan’s men-who were still recovering in the hospital-made him swallow the command.
“Mira, just a pint. Please? We’ll give you anything you want p>
He had literally brought a blood draw kit with him.
“You’re not getting a single drop p>
Watching Mira walk away, Lacey completely lost it. Screaming like a lunatic, she shoved desperately at the bodyguard’s arm.
“You ungrateful brat! You’d turn your back on your own family to run around with these low-life thugs p>
Mira couldn’t believe the absolute audacity coming out of Lacey’s mouth.
Before she could snap back, her lawyer stepped in. “Excuse me, ma’am. Are you blind? We are wearing tailored suits and behaving with absolute professionalism.
You, on the other hand, are ambushing people on the street like common muggers. If anyone looks shady, it’s you lunatics p>
*So what if they’re old money?* the lawyer thought. *My boss isn’t scared of you, and neither am I p>
Lucas grabbed Lacey’s arm and glared at the lawyer. “We are her family p>
“If memory serves, Miss Mercer legally severed ties with the Mercer family. Mr. Mercer even announced it to the press,” the lawyer countered smoothly.
“Therefore, anyone claiming to be her family is committing harassment.
And given that you just threatened to forcefully extract her blood, I have half a mind to report you for attempted assault p>
The lawyer’s silver tongue was ruthless. Lucas’s eyes went red with fury, but he didn’t have a single legal leg to stand on.
But he was a doctor. His logical, clinical side kicked in, and he quickly regained his composure.
With a sharp flick of his wrist, his hired thugs charged at the Iron Wolves. Mira stepped forward to join the fray, only to spot a few suspicious figures sneaking up on her from behind.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Lucas clutching the blood-draw kit p>
The Iron Wolves instantly realized it was a trap. One guard held off the
Odin wave of attackers while the
rushed to shield Mira,
Realizing they were hopelessly outnumbered, Mira didn’t bother playing fair. She unleashed a
heavy-duty the
of military grade
pepper spray dropping the ambushers-and Lucas-to the pavement in a choking heap.
If there hadn’t been witnesses, she would have used something a lot more
permanent.
“Mira! What did you do to him p>
Lacey shrieked like a banshee, seeing her son hit the ground.
Over by the street, Ronan finished tossing the last thug into the dirt and jogged back to Mira’s side.
“Let’s go p>
Completely ignoring Lacey’s wails, Mira led her people into the building.
Her lawyer checked his tie. “Are you alright? Do you think they’ll call the cops p>
“Don’t worry about it. It was a dirty ambush; they won’t dare involve the police.” Even if they did, she wasn’t worried.
The sun was setting, and they had only tried this stunt because the streets were emptying out.
As they walked into the lobby, the lawyer shot one last disdainful look back at Lacey.
To Mira’s surprise, her neighbor was waiting for them just inside the doors.
“Why didn’t you head up p>
“I was worried things would turn
II
woman said..”I stayed
bac could call 911 or get help if
you needed it p>
“I appreciate the thought. Thank you p>
Back upstairs, no one mentioned the brawl in the street.
Seeing the broad grin on Mr. Blake’s face, Mira instantly knew the negotiations had
been a massive success.
“You’re back! Did the paperwork go smoothly?” Connor asked.
“Without a hitch. Now we just wait for the deed p>
“That’s just a formality. We’ll start moving out tomorrow p>