Chapter 217

Julian Reed brushed his fingertips along Sarah Knight’s neck with a mocking grin. “I might not know much,” he drawled, “but in a moment, Miss Knight, you’ll see for yourself whose skills are better — mine or Alexander’s.” He chuckled lowly as he reached toward her clothes. That was the moment Sarah’s stomach churned so violently, she practically gagged from the inside out. Disgust, real and raw, clawed up her throat. Then— Bang! The door behind them burst open. Julian reeled around, stunned, only to see a towering man standing in the doorway, like a storm had taken human form. His lips were pressed into a thin line, and his eyes… his eyes promised destruction. “Who the hell are you? Get out!” Julian barked, clueless about who he was dealing with. He’d only been in Qicheng a little while and hadn’t seen Alexander Barron in person—didn’t recognize him at all. Panic creeping in, Julian hastily yanked a bathrobe from the side and wrapped it around himself, stepping to Sarah’s side while gl