Chapter 18 What Are You Waiting For ? Max retracted his hand . +10 Free Coins " I wasn't trying to do anything . We're home now . I just wanted to wake you up , that's all . Don't overthink it ! " With that , he opened the car door and walked into the elevator without waiting for Juliette . They hadn't gotten the interview with the president of Sphere Corporation at the banquet , and Cassie had gone out of town for work . Juliette suddenly had some free time . Luckily , she still had a job , so she wasn't completely free . But she knew this job wasn't a long - term solution , so she had been looking for jobs online that matched her area of expertise . Every time she mentioned she had been in prison and had . hearing issues , the conversations always ended quickly . That night , it was raining outside and business was slow . Juliette was boiling water , getting ready to eat instant noodles , when three men walked in . Their expressions were perverted , and it was obvious what kind of people they were . Juliette encountered this kind of man almost every day , so she wasn't fazed anymore . " What can I get you guys ? " The three exchanged a glance and smirked . " Miss , why don't you show us around ? Which ones . are the best ? Which ones feel the best ? You're a woman , you should know . " Juliette's expression darkened , but remembering the customer - is - always - right principle , she held back . " I don't make recommendations . Just pick out whatever you like ." "What ? You looking down on the three of us ? " One of the men already made a move , grabbing Juliette's wrist . " There are surveillance cameras here . Do you want to go to jail ?! " Juliette said coldly . For most people , that would have been enough to scare them . But not these three . " Babe , we want to do it in front of the cameras . Let everyone watch you get it from all three of Juliette tried hard to yank her wrist away , but she couldn't break free . These three weren't just running their mouths . They were serious about assaulting her . 1/4 列 19:49 Fri , Sep 26 Chapter 18 What Are You Waiting For ? +10 Free Cons " Don't worry . The three of us know what we're doing . We'll treat you real good ! " As he the man's other hand reached for Juliette's face . spoke , Sure , she was deaf , but that didn't matter when she looked that good . They wouldn't lose out by having her . Juliette brought her knee up hard and slammed it into the man's most vulnerable spot . Three years ago , she might've been a helpless little princess . But in prison , she'd learned plenty - how to fight dirty , how to hit where it hurt most . " Ahhh ! " the man screamed in agony , " Fucking bitch . another man said , eager for his turn . Juliette wouldn't be able to take them in a physical fight , so she turned to weapons . Her eyes landed on the items on the table . She grabbed a full thermos of hot water and poured it all over the man . " Bitch ! " Two were down with only one left . But Juliette had run out of tools . " We were gonna go easy on you , but since you're being such a brat , we won't bother being gentle . The man grabbed Juliette by the collar and slammed her onto the table . " Let me go ! I - I'm the daughter of Monroe Pharmaceutical ! If you touch me , they'll never let you off ! " Juliette tried to scare them by bringing up the Monroe family name . But the men just laughed . Their hands only got rough tugging at her clothes . " No ! Stop ! Is anyone there ?! " Juliette struggled with all her strength , kicking and flailing . But no matter how tough she was , she was still just one woman . She couldn't fight off three men . Out on the street , a Rolls - Royce drove steadily down the road . " Have you found out where Juliette works ? " Max asked Caleb , who was sitting in the passenger Gavin's words last night had been bothering Max . Caleb glanced at his phone . " The information just came in ." " Miss Juliette's workplace is really close to the apartment . It's right on the street we're on now- 36 , 5th Avenue Street . As he kept reading , Caleb's voice got softer and softer . His eyes widened in disbelief . He 2/4 19:49 Fri , Sep 26 Chapter 18 What Are You Waiting For ? thought he must be seeing things . The president's wife ... is working in an adult store ? 列 +10 Free Coins " What kind of place ? " Max frowned . What is going on with Caleb today ? Why is he stammering like that " An adult store . " The car fell into a heavy silence , Max's brows furrowed uncontrollably . He looked out the window . They were already passing 10 , 5th Avenue Street . 15 , 20 , 30 ... Finally , they reached 36. The storefront was orange with hints of pink - sluggish and suggestive . The bold letters Nigori Adult Store came into view . He vaguely remembered how happy Juliette looked when she said she found a job . This is what made her happy ? Does she not feel ashamed ? " Pull over . " Max's voice was low and filled with anger . Caleb quietly wiped a bead of sweat for Juliette . Meanwhile , Max's mind was filled with questions . Because she'd been in prison , she thought she could just give up like this ? " Help ! " Bang ! A cry for help and a loud crash came from the adult store . Max instinctively picked up his pace and burst through the door . He saw three men surrounding Juliette , with half the store's merchandise scattered on the floor . Juliette was holding two extremely explicit items , using them as weapons . " She's tough . " " Boss , someone just came in , " said the man with his face blistered from the boiling water . The leader looked up and saw Max walking in . He snapped , " What are you looking at ? Get the hell out of here ! " Juliette was trembling all over from fear . The moment she saw Max , a spark lit up in her eyes . They hadn't known each other for long , but she already trusted him and relied on him . " What are you standing there for ? Get over here ! " Max barked at Juliette . Still holding , the two props , Juliette rushed toward Max . Just as she was about to reach him , the leader grabbed her by the shoulder . 3/4 19:49 Fri , Sep 26 Chapter 18 What Are You Waiting For ? " Bro , this girl's ours . You- " +10 Free Coins Before he could finish , Max landed a punch . The man was hit hard , crashing into a shelf , dizzy and disoriented . Shaking his hand out , Max took off his Bay suit jacket and handed it to Juliette . His voice carried a trace of fury . " Stand behind me . I'll deal with you later . " " You bastard ! " The other two rushed at Max . " Max , be careful ! " After more than a decade abroad , if Max didn't even have this much skill , he'd have been eaten alive by now . 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