He asked back with a meaningful tone.

Madeline did not want to waste her time analyzing the man, so she walked around him.

As she brushed past his shoulder, Ryan reached out to grab her arm.

Madeline struggled, but Ryan’s strength overpowered hers. As Madeline fought against his hold on her, Ryan grabbed her shoulder and pressed her against the wall in front.

“What do you want?!” Madeline glared at Ryan.

“I don’t want to hurt you,” Ryan replied, his gaze locking on a struggling Madeline