C1 You Have an Abortion!

America.

2:00 PM.

On a quiet street, a sudden scream pierced the air like a bolt from the blue.

"Robbery!"

Jingxi had just left the mall when she heard it. She took off toward the source of the sound, with her friend Anqiao shouting behind her, "Jingxi! Be careful!"

"I know!"

"Seriously, be careful!"

Hearing Anqiao's worried voice, Jingxi kept her pace swift. Thanks to her dad, the police chief, who had her running around like a little puppy since she was a kid, she had developed some serious speed.

But clearly—

The robber knew the area well, ducking into alleyways and quickly disappearing. Jingxi pushed herself, chasing for three or four minutes, almost catching up, but then the robber jumped onto an accomplice's motorcycle and sped off. A sharp pain shot through her side.

Uh-oh! Ate too much earlier, got a stitch!

Gritting her teeth, she ran a few more hundred feet but could only watch as the motorcycle faded into the distance.

Just then—

A rugged SUV appeared in her line of sight, the door ajar, keys in the ignition, and no one inside.

Jingxi glanced at the disappearing motorcycle.

Should she? Or shouldn't she?

Catching the thief was more important!

She hesitated for just a second, then jumped into the SUV, hit the gas, and quickly gave chase.

"Pull over now!" she shouted, lowering the window.

"Mind your own business, you nosy brat! Get lost!" the robber yelled back.

Did he just insult her?

Jingxi's eyes flashed with anger as she coldly commanded, "I'll give you one more chance, stop the bike!"

"Get lost!"

Fine, if that's how he wanted it, he couldn't blame her for what came next!

Jiang Jingxi floored the gas pedal, catching up with the motorcycle, and sharply turned the steering wheel. A screeching sound of metal scraping filled the air.

“Whoa!” The motorcycle toppled over, sending its two riders sprawling onto the pavement.

Jiang Jingxi pulled over, picked up the bag from the ground, and sneered, “Serves you right! Hope that hurt!”

Not wasting any time, she took out her phone to call the police.

But—

Before she could dial, someone smacked her shoulder hard from behind. The force was so strong it made her bones ache.

What the—

An accomplice?

Narrowing her eyes, she quickly grabbed the wrist on her shoulder, bent down, and spun her body 180 degrees, pulling with all her might and raising her leg...

Unexpectedly, the person was skilled too, countering her move with a block and a pull. Suddenly, it felt like a dark wall was closing in on her, and the next second, she was being choked.

“Cough, cough...” The sensation of suffocation hit her instantly, and she started to cough.

Squinting, she finally got a good look at her attacker.

The man standing before her was about six foot three, broad-shouldered and imposing. He wore a simple black outfit that somehow looked high-end on him.

Intimidating and cold.

Jiang Jingxi, at five foot six, found herself staring at his prominent Adam’s apple and the stubble-covered chin.

Her gaze traveled upward—

Wow!

This guy was seriously handsome!

Not the boyish charm of today’s young stars, but rather, he had a chiseled face, bronzed skin, and intense, deep-set eyes that screamed rugged, wild, and undeniably cool.

Oh my gosh!

Why was her heart racing like this?

How did she end up meeting a guy who was exactly her type at a time like this?

"No way! She can't let the team lose morale!"

At that moment, Jiang Jingxi remembered her father's teachings from when she was young: "You're the police chief's daughter! Always put the people's interests first!"

The people's interests... the people's interests...

Clutching her bag tightly, Jiang Jingxi quickly regained her composure and declared with determination, "Hey, I'm telling you, the police are on their way. If you surrender now, I might put in a good word for you. Otherwise, don't blame me for being tough!"

"Tough?" came a cold scoff.

Lu Tingyuv eyed the petite girl in front of him, releasing his grip as his eyebrows arched sharply, giving her a chilly stare. "And what exactly does 'tough' mean?"

"I'll knock you out!"

"Such arrogance!"

Seeing the man getting more aggressive, Jiang Jingxi's temper flared. Just because he's tall, he thinks he's something special? Big deal!

With a swift movement, she prepared to confront him, her face set in defiance as she challenged, "Then bring it on!"

Focused on the threat ahead, she didn't notice the two men on the ground behind her slowly getting up. They exchanged a glance, silently agreeing on the same plan.

Then—

They bolted.

The sound of their footsteps finally snapped Jiang Jingxi back to reality. She spun around to see them running and was about to give chase when she felt someone closing in behind her!

Ambush!

Realizing the danger, she abandoned the chase and swung a punch backward.

But it was caught firmly.

"Step aside!" Lu Tingyuv frowned, displeased.

"No way!" If she let the bad guys slip away right under her nose, her father would never let her hear the end of it! Even if he didn't scold her to death, he'd definitely tease her endlessly!

She couldn't let that happen!

Outnumbered three to one, her chances were slim. Better to focus on just one opponent!

With a determined bite of her lip, she tossed her bag aside and charged forward.

The two of them clashed directly.

Originally, Lu Tingyuv didn't think much of Jiang Jingxi. But as they clashed, he realized she was quite skilled. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. "Not bad. Where'd you learn that?"

"None of your business!" she retorted with a huff, kicking at him.

He blocked her easily, glancing sideways at the direction the criminal had fled, frowning. This wasn't his responsibility today, but since he was here, he couldn't just let someone slip away right under his nose. Unfortunately, the girl in front of him was proving to be quite the handful.

He needed to wrap this up quickly. Just as this thought crossed his mind, he suddenly felt two small fists coming at him. He reached out to grab them, only to realize too late that it was a feint. Her real attack was aimed lower.

A sly grin flitted across her face as Lu Tingyuv's eyes narrowed. He couldn't pull back in time, and his hands landed squarely on her chest.

Time seemed to freeze.

Jiang Jingxi looked down at his large hands, clearly defined and resting where they shouldn't be. She—

Had been groped!

Damn!

Realizing what happened, she forcefully knocked his hands away and then—

Slapped him hard.

Smack!

The world went silent. Jiang Jingxi could see the fire ignite in his eyes, an intense pressure bearing down on her. She knew she was in trouble and turned to run, but—

Too late.

If Lu Tingyuv had been indifferent before, he was truly angry now. In his 30 years, he had always been the one dishing out hits, never the one taking them, especially not to the face. It was a humiliation beyond words.

His eyes blazed with fury as he stepped forward, grabbing Jiang Jingxi's wrist, his gaze locked onto hers. Through gritted teeth, he said, "I'll give you one chance to apologize!"

Jiang Jingxi stared wide-eyed, her face filled with fear.

Oh my!

This man is terrifying! Is he looking at her like he wants to eat her alive? She was scared out of her wits, but knowing he was a bandit, she... well, she wasn't exactly a pushover, but close enough. Apologize to a bad guy?

"In your dreams!" No way!

"Good! Very good!" he said, as if expecting her answer. Lu Tingyuv laughed instead of getting angry, eyeing her pretty face. Her skin was as soft as a baby's, flawless, and her features were delicate—a real beauty in the making.

Yet, the man in front of her had no intention of showing any mercy.

Without hesitation, he delivered a swift chop with his hand.

Jiang Jingxi's eyes rolled back, and her world went dark.

Her last thought before fainting was: Is this man really going to chop her into pieces and eat her?

Oh my!