Chapter 303 - No one is born brave (5)

"You are lying!" Greg screamed.

JoAnna smirked. "Why would I lie?"

Greg started pacing and shaking his head. Like he is having some internal argument with himself. His face was contorting in anger, and then he giggled. Few seconds later he looked angry again, and the cycle continued.

Seeing that Greg is not mentally present, JoAnna walked next to Bob1 and kneeled next to him to feel his pulse. She was relieved that he is breathing, and his pulse is stable, low but stable, like he is in a deep sleep.

JoAnna stood up, looked at Greg and saw that he is mentally snapping. He was not able to accept that she is with Jeff. 'Just how far can his obsession go? A man with a great career and accomplishments can lose himself just because he got his eyes on a woman that is not interested in him?' This can't be normal.

Sarah heard Eve's voice. "41 seconds away." Sarah tapped her earpiece and said softly. "Eve, stop notifications."

'Aiden is close, he will be here soon.' Sarah sighed in relief. She looked at JoAnna who glared at Greg confidently, not showing any fear. 'It seems that JoAnna took charge of the situation.' This was beyond Sarah's expectations. She enjoyed seeing JoAnna stand up for herself and for what she believes in.

Greg stopped his pacing and looked at JoAnna as if he decided something important. "It's OK. I forgive you." He smiled.

'What exactly is going on in his mind?' JoAnna was in disbelief. "You forgive me?"

Greg vigorously nodded. "Yes, yes... I'm willing to forgive you. It was just a lapse in judgement from your side. You got seduced only because you are inexperienced. I forgive you. I will teach you everything you need to know, from the beginning. Just how I showed you how to cut flesh, I will show you how a man can please you." He stepped toward JoAnna with his arms spread apart like he wants her to come to his embrace.

"You can't be serious..." JoAnna sniggered. "You forgive me? You forgive my lapse in judgement?"

Greg nodded enthusiastically and made another step toward JoAnna. They were less than ten feet apart now.

"The only lapse I had was not to see what kind of a scum you are." JoAnna said angrily. "You want to show me how a man can please a woman?" She laughed. "Look at yourself. You need to go and get help. Your eyes are not seeing right... I never had any interest in you. I admired your skill, and I appreciated your guidance. But after last few months, the only feeling I have toward you is disgust."

Greg's face contorted in anger, and his hands fell next to his body, fists tightly clenched. "It's all because of that bastard, right?"

"How dare you call him bastard?!!" JoAnna was furious. "Jeff is a hundred times the man you will ever be! He is kind, and gentle, and knows how to hold me and please me in ways you can't even imagine in your wildest dreams. Don't you dare call him names! You are not worthy to talk about him!"

Greg lost it, he rushed at JoAnna with his arms raised as if he is going to choke her.

Sarah moved to protect JoAnna, but JoAnna already stepped forward and with all her force kicked Greg between his legs.

Greg's face showed shock, he didn't expect that JoAnna will retaliate. Greg felt as his family jewels ended up in his throat and fell down on the floor, with his mouth wide open, without making a sound.

JoAnna glared at him fiercely and kicked him in the stomach with all the strength she can muster. "Don't you dare put your hands on me!" JoAnna's chest was raising rapidly how she breathed furiously.

After few seconds, JoAnna lifted her gaze and her eyes met with Jeff's who was standing at the door, observing the situation in disbelief.

Aiden patted Jeff's shoulder, and showed a smug smirk. "I told you."

Aiden walked to Sarah observing her. "What's with your left arm?" Just a glance at Sarah and he noticed the change in her posture.

Sarah shook her head helplessly. "You will not believe me if I tell you... let's stay focused, this is not over."

Seeing Jeff, JoAnna's expression softened, and smile appeared on her face.

"Jeff!", She exclaimed and leaped over Greg, while rushing toward Jeff.

Jeff was stunned and it took him a second to realize that JoAnna embraced him, before he placed his arms around her.

JoAnna felt safe in Jeff's embrace, and as if all her courage disappeared, she started trembling. Her trembling was like a wakeup call for Jeff. He tightened his hold on her and kissed her forehead.

"It's OK. I'm here now.", Jeff said softly.

Knot he had in his chest disappeared with a feeling of her body leaning on him.

Jeff looked at Bob1 who was on the floor, and worried expression showed on his face.

JoAnna realized what he is thinking. Her voice was shaky as she explained, "He will be fine. He is sedated and should wake up in few hours. Bob2, Max and Ross are in the similar state."

Jeff exhaled in relief. He was worried that Bob1 is seriously hurt, or worse… he would never forgive himself if that is the case. Jeff's icy gaze fell on Greg.

Jeff and JoAnna walked to Sarah and Aiden and four of them all looked down on Greg who was still lying on the floor holding onto his crotch. Greg's eyes darted from one to another, and then he focused on Jeff's arm which was around JoAnna's shoulder.

Greg stumbled to his feet and glared at Jeff for a second before looking at JoAnna lovingly.

JoAnna shivered, and Jeff stepped in front of her protectively.

Greg's eyes didn't leave JoAnna. "It's OK. I forgive you... just come with me and I will forgive you everything." He extended his arm toward JoAnna.

JoAnna steeled herself. "Come with you? You are going to jail."

Greg laughed manically. "Jail? Me? For what? For following you around and drugging few people? Look at me! I will plead insanity and end up in a mental institution. In six months, or less, I will be out! I will not set a foot in jail! Now come with me!" His hand was still extended toward JoAnna.

JoAnna was stunned to hear this. She looked at Sarah and their gazes met. It's obvious that he does not know that they emptied his bank accounts and that there is a charge against him for taking bribes... but even with that, if he claims insanity, he will not see a day in jail!

JoAnna and Sarah looked at each other, and thought the same thing, they wished that Sophia is here. She would know what to do.