Chapter 64 Best Actress Award

The leader of the thugs was caught off guard by Clarissa's sudden scream and movement. Instinctively, he cursed, "What the hell is wrong with you?" His hand shot up as if he were about to strike her. "Stop!" A cold, furious roar exploded like thunder. In an instant, Horatio's whole body bristled with menace. He closed the distance in just a few strides, striking with astonishing speed. The thug barely had time to lift his hand before his wrist was caught in an iron grip. A sharp cry tore from his throat as pain shot through him, as if his bones were being crushed. The other two thugs hadn't even figured out what was happening when Horatio's bodyguards moved in. Within moments, they were subdued and pinned to the ground. When Clarissa saw Horatio, she rushed forward and clung to him. Her whole body shook as she cried, "Horatio, I'm so scared… They… They…" Her tear-streaked face and trembling body made her seem as helpless and frightened as a little kitten. As she clung to him, a