"I see that others don't want to interrupt, but I don't have those problems…" Quentin said when he and Brianna approached Max and Liz. "Congratulations, Max. You deserve it."
Quentin's and Brianna's entrance made other people approach Max (and Liz) as well.
Liz wanted to step to the side, but Max's left hand was on her shoulder firmly, telling her not to leave.
"So far, I let you do what you want." Max spoke only for Liz to hear. "Now we do things my way. I want you by my side and if any of these blokes dares to think bad of you, I will punch him in the face, and then bankrupt his business."
Liz smiled and leaned into Max. Only he can talk about violence in a sweet way. Well, it won't last more than ten minutes, and even if she meets any scornful gaze or hears a condescending remark, she will suck it up. For Max.
