After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 48

"I got it," Maximilian shot back to Katniss.

Katniss couldn't hold back her tears, her eyes getting all red and puffy.

Who wouldn't want the safety and security of having someone to lean on? But no one had ever given her that kind of support, making her fearless. Except for Maximilian.

Now, she had someone to back her up too.

Maximilian's voice, though not loud, hit Calvin like a bolt of lightning.

Did he hear something wrong?

The person Maximilian mentioned was Katniss?!

Wasn't the old man who just came in Katniss's guardian?

Before he could ponder for long, Felix had already said to Katniss, "Katniss, Maximilian happened to be with me, so we came together to see you."

In just three seconds, Calvin was drenched in cold sweat, his legs going weak.

If Maximilian got angry, would there be any way out for their family?

Seeing Calvin's state, Ruby felt embarrassed.

So, she couldn't hit Katniss?

If she had known, she would have slapped Katniss earlier. So frustrating!

had that

was still covering her face when Maximilian noticed the slap mark on Katniss's

called you here. She's such a headache," Elodie quickly stepped forward to greet him, knowing

at her. He just looked at the swollen slap mark

throat, Katniss glanced at

then turned his gaze

"Mr. Hamilton, it's a misunderstanding! I really didn't know Ms. Manners knew you. I'm truly

to intimidate people. My father only intervened to protect me," Ruby said as she

her, then looking at Katniss and asking, "How do you want to resolve

Our family has already decided to settle this privately with Mr. Hayes.

Katniss managed to get Maximilian's support. She didn't think that Maximilian's power would

also had some fear of Maximilian but resented him for helping Katniss against him, also spoke up, "Mr. Hamilton, can you stop meddling

Katniss, now wanting to drive the

she deliberately shouted, "Settle this

feeling like he was caught

demands. Now that he did, could this matter be resolved

Maximilian nodded slightly.

and barking, "Ruby, what are you spouting?

Ruby called out, totally shocked. Why should she

Calvin slapped her face, demanding again, "Apologize

tears streaming down her face, Ruby clenched her fists, totally unwilling to apologize

apology, but I want the truth about what happened today. If the school can't provide it, I'll call the cops." Maximilian, who

instantly crowded into the small office, their

I apologize today, but I will also give you the truth. Please don't

hesitated for a moment before slapping his own

did Ruby realize the severity of the situation, her face turning pale, she didn't dare