---- Chapter 8 "What's wrong, Ms. Grant? Are you feeling unwell?" Lee pressed his lips to my ear while asking this. I tried to push him away but found myself devoid of strength. "I fell for you the first time I saw you, Ms. Grant..." I kept trying and failing to push him away. He continued, "Don't reject me, okay?" He fondled me while speaking, which made my stomach turn. He leaned in to kiss me, but I turned away. This seemed to upset him-he grabbed me roughly and squeezed hard. It hurt! Tears welled in my eyes. I couldn't move, and the tears streamed down my face. "This won't take long, Ms. Grant." Lee lifted my skirt. I tried hard to break free, but to no avail. I shut my eyes in despair as he leaned close while unbuckling his belt. Oddly enough, the sensation I expected didn't come after a while. Instead, I heard ---- the sound of someone grunting and groaning. I opened my eyes to see that Lee had been dragged to acorner. Jeremy was pummeling him as if there was a huge grudge between them. Lee initially struggled but eventually ended up on his side. He clutched his stomach while howling in pain. Jeremy flung him aside like he was a rag when he saw that Lee couldn't fight back anymore. Then, he ran to me and pulled me into his arms. "Don't be scared, angel. I'm here for you." At that moment, I lost control and threw my arms around him before bursting into tears. He stiffened before caressing my head gently. I didn't remember what happened after that. I was worn out from the crying and fell into a stupor. I found myself in the hospital when I woke up. Mom and Dad were watching over me. When they noticed I was awake, Dad went to get the doctor while Mom asked me how] felt. ---- Shortly after Dad left the ward, Jeremy burst in, looking panicked. He kept asking how I felt. It made me feel a little awkward, but I still told him how I was doing. I didn't know when it happened, but Mom and Dad left the ward. Jeremy and I were alone. "What happened to Lee?" I asked. Jeremy's expression darkened at the mention of him. "He's been arrested." "What?" I was surprised. Even if he'd tried to violate me, I didn't expect him to be arrested so soon. Jeremy told me everything. It turned out Lee and his gang had long since set their sights on Mabel and me. They'd approached us during a gathering, but I'd rejected them. Mabel hadn't, though. She thought it was a fling, but it turned out to bea dangerous game. She'd been recorded while in bed with one of Lee's gang. Initially, she hadn't been aware of this. Later, Lee had threatened her with the videos. That was why she'd sought Jeremy out-to Title: A Fated Encounter In "A Fated Encounter" by CrushReels, a captivating modern romance unfolds. Emma Brown finds herself entangled in a complex web of family obligations when her father, Henry, pressures her to marry Tommy Anderson in place of her sister Bella to salvage their struggling business. As Emma navigates this unexpected turn of events, she discovers that Tommy is not the man rumors portray him to be. Their relationship evolves beyond mere obligation, revealing layers of depth and emotion amidst the backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires. This novel delves into themes of duty, love, and self-discovery as Emma grapples with conflicting emotions and the realization that fate may have a different plan in store for her. With nuanced character development and a unique twist on the conventional romance narrative, "A Fated Encounter" stands out as a compelling tale of love and sacrifice. Experience this engrossing story online at CrushReels and immerse yourself in a world where destiny intertwines with the complexities of the heart.