"Thank you, Mr. Feng, but I'll have to decline your invitation. I'm sorry," Barry said in a cold tone. "Selah is my date tonight. Besides, didn't you come with a beauty?"
"Could we exchange dancing partners?" Mr. Feng was persistent. Even his female companion gave Barry a seductive look.
"I'm sorry, I only want to dance with Selah tonight." Barry grabbed Selah's hand and turned to leave. "Let's go."
"Okay," Selah nodded meekly and stayed close to Barry. It was a pleasant and unusual feeling for her to be protected.
"Humph!" Mr. Feng snorted behind them.
Barry steered Selah away from him and walked her over to the dance floor. "Dance with me."
"What?"
"Dance with me! Or would you rather dance with Mr. Feng?" Barry reached a hand out to her.
"Of course not!" Selah quickly shook her head and placed her delicate hand into Barry's.
Barry wrapped an arm around Selah's waist, and his touch sent shivers down her spine.
"It's best to stay away from people like him," Barry said. "Artists in my company don't need to sell their bodies in exchange for something. Jamie knows that too. If you encounter a
nd hid behind Barry with tears in her eyes. She couldn't decide if she did that out of fear, or because she trusted Barry to protect her.
"You've trampled on enough artists!" Barry warned, "Stay away from my artists! Otherwise, GM will gladly take over your company that's about to go bankrupt because of your incompetence!"
"Please don't! Mr. Gu, I'm sorry! It's my fault! I'm leaving now! I'm leaving, okay?" Mr. Feng continued to apologize as he stepped back to leave. When he got far enough, he turned and ran as if his life depended on it.
"Swoosh..."
Barry paced back and forth with his hands on his hips. His body was still trembling with anger and adrenaline. "Did he do something to you?"
"No," Selah answered in a low voice.
Barry frowned when he saw the disturbed look on her face. "Why are you out here running alone? Huh? Why didn't you follow me when I left just now? You gave him a chance to attack you!"
"I..." Selah didn't know what to say.
"Forget it. Let's go back." Barry didn't have the patience to listen to her anymore. He waved his hand, strode forward, and walked to the parking lot.