Tim Morrison intervened, and the security rushed over. The thug's friends helped him up, but before they could recover, they were driven out by the arriving security.
The incident took place in less than five minutes; under the cover of heavy metal music, only a handful of people in the corner observed what happened. Once the crowd dispersed, the other guests retracted their gazes from the commotion.
Tim held the woman's hand and walked to a corner with fewer people, where he finally lowered his head to look at her.
"What are you doing here?" he asked.
The woman was in professional attire, but her usually high bun had come undone, and her soft hair draped over her shoulders, making her look several years younger than when she worked.
Grace Murdock pursed her lips slightly. She had only come here for a drink today but ended up being harassed by a thug. She never expected Tim to be here.