Evander sized up his four opponents. Each of the fierce-faced, heavily built, and tattooed men brandished a blunt weapon. However, out of the corner of his eye, he spotted one more person inside the car, ready with a firearm.
This was critical. He knew he couldn't face them all with his concentration split like this. So, quietly, with a slow movement, he felt for the back of his ear, activating the hidden earpiece to call for backup.
"Hand over the woman if you want to stay alive, pal!" one of them said.
Evander flashed a cynical smile. "In your dreams!" he retorted.
The four criminals exchanged glances and then burst into laughter. "Just like he said, this bodyguard is going to be stubborn!" they mocked.
"No matter. It's been a while since we've had a good fight!"
"What are you wait
