The scarred, burly man grabbed Benjamin by the collar and effortlessly lifted him off the ground. Despite Benjamin weighing a solid 180 pounds, his feet dangled in the air, making him look utterly ridiculous.

Ivy was still fuming over Benjamin's inappropriate behavior, and the sudden turn of events left her momentarily stunned.

“Who are you guys?! How dare you treat me like this?! Put me down!” Benjamin struggled, still reeling from the slap Ivy had given him, ...