Chapter 24

The car came to a stop. Before John could say a word, Blair wrenched the door open and threw herself out. She crashed onto the pavement, her dark hair falling in tangles around her face. Her torn collar exposed angry red marks on her pale shoulders, and tears streamed down her cheeks. The sight of her battered state immediately caught the attention of passersby, who quickly gathered around. Blair gritted her teeth against the pain, sobbing as she pleaded for help, "Please help me! He tried to force himself on me. Please, someone call the police!" She sobbed pitifully, her whole body trembling. The sight would have melted anyone's heart. Since they were still near campus, students and staff members began gathering around the disturbance. John's face twisted with rage. He got out of the car and slammed the door hard when a university official approached, asking what was happening. John slipped one hand into his pocket, his gaze disgustingly suggestive. "Just adults doing what cons