: 155 vouchers " I told you that you'd regret it if you showed up today , " Gemma said coldly. Kaia glanced at the two huge bodyguards behind Gemma , keeping her cool . " You think they can take me , huh ? " " They're the best money can buy . Do you think they can't handle a girl like you ? " Gemma sneered . " Come with me quietly , and I'll let you go after the engagement party . Fight me on this , and I won't go easy . " Kaia checked the time . " The party's about to start , and I'm always on time . You should step aside . If you don't , well , don't blame me for what happens next . " " You've got a smart mouth . But still so full of yourself in this situation , huh ? " Gemma's eyes narrowed. " Guess you need a little reminder of where you stand . " She stepped back and ordered the bodyguards , " Take her and get her out of here . But try not to hurt her . " " Yes , ma'am ," the bodyguards replied , reaching for Kaia . Kaia didn't flinch . Instead , she shoved one into the other , sending them both to the floor . " I didn't know you knew boxing moves , " Gemma said , genuinely surprised . Kaia lowered her hands with a challenging look . " Guess your top bodyguards aren't all that ." " Knowing a couple of boxing moves isn't worth bragging about . They just underestimated you , " Gemma shot back . She then barked at the two men on the ground , " What are you lying there for ? Get up ! " The bodyguards scrambled to their feet . They'd clearly misjudged the small - framed girl . They were the best in the business . Now , they had to prove it or risk becoming a joke . Encouraging themselves , they came at Kaia from both sides . Kaia moved like lightning , slipping behind one of them before he even realized she was gone . Before he could react , Kaia took him down . He didn't get back up . The other bodyguard froze in shock . " What are you waiting for ? Get her ! " Gemma snapped . That jolted him into action . He roared , muscles tensing as he charged Kaia with everything he had . 1/3 11:47 pm Chapter 17 Kaia's eyes sharpened . She sidestepped and drove a kick into his stomach . 1 56 vouchers The man flew back like he'd been hit by a speeding train , slammed into the wall , and crumpled , unconscious . Gemma's eyes widened in disbelief . Kaia walked right up to her . " Are you going to move now ? " " I misjudged you , " Gemma admitted , her voice tight . " But I meant what I said - I'm keeping you here today , no matter what ." " And if I decide to leave ? You think you can stop me , huh ? " Kaia asked . " You can try , " Gemma replied , not backing down an inch . Kaia narrowed her eyes and stepped forward . Gemma shoved her shoulder . " Don't push me . Your little boxing tricks might've worked on them , but I can put you down in three moves . " That caught Kaia off guard - she hadn't known Tobias's mother could fight . " Then let's see if you can actually keep me here ." She grabbed Gemma's arm , stepped back , and twisted , pulling her off balance before shoving her away . Gemma's eyes flickered in surprise . Kaia wasn't just fast - she was skilled . Clearly , she hadn't even been trying against the bodyguards . " Fine ," Gemma said , her voice low . " Now I'm getting serious . Be ready . " She slipped into a stance that screamed professional boxer . Kaia was taken aback again . She hadn't expected Gemma to be an actual boxing master . They launched into a rapid , fluid exchange , neither willing to give an inch . At the Moreno family's place , the engagement party was set . Guests filled the place , but Kaia , one of the main people , was nowhere in sight . Keaton glanced toward the door , frowning . " Weird . Why isn't Kaia here yet ? She's not answering her phone . What's going on ? " Russell smirked . " Maybe she finally realized she's not good enough for Tobias and was too embarrassed to show up ." Keaton smacked him on the back of the head . " Watch your mouth . Say that again , and I'll throw 2/3 11:47 pm Chapter 17 you out . " " Ow ! That hurt . Can't you go easy on me ? " Russell complained , rubbing his head . 55 vouchers Keaton ignored him and waved someone over . " Have the people I sent to look for Kaia come back yet ? " Right then , a servant ran in . " Mr. Keaton Moreno! Big problem ! Mrs. Gemma Moreno and Miss Bennett are fighting ! " " What ? " Keaton , Tobias , and Ryan all yelled at once . Tobias and Ryan exchanged a look . " Where are they ? " Keaton shot to his feet . " I'll take you there , " the servant said . Russell slid in beside Tobias , whispering , " Your fiancée's got guts , going toe - to - toe with your mom . And you know , your mom's no joke . " Tobias climbed into the car , his brows furrowed . He hadn't expected Kaia to be a fighter . ***** Kaia and Gemma were still going at it , fast and relentless , neither gaining the upper hand . Finally , they shoved each other back and took a step away . 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