Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 538

Karen pulled a PHS phone from her pocket, ready to make the call.

Hayley panicked and grabbed Karen's wrist, pleading, "This was all my fault. I'll get down on my knees and apologize, okay?"

Karen was only bluffing about calling Ivan. A magnanimous smile appeared on her face when Hayley submitted.

"Fine. You're just a kid who didn't know any better. I won't hold it against you. Now get down on your knees and apologize to me!"

"You're being ridiculous! You're the one who started this mess, and now you're blaming us?

Hilda had come out from behind the counter, frowning.

Despite their usual bickering, Hayley and Hilda's quarrels were just minor neighborhood disputes. They were quickly resolved and forgotten. Humiliating Hayley was something Hilda wouldn't stand for.

"If you don't want her to kneel, then you do it," Karen said nonchalantly.

Benjamin stepped forward and slapped Karen across the face. The room fell into a dead silence, followed by a chorus of gasps.

he think he is? He knows her nephew is Mr. Sanders, yet he hit

sure it felt good, but... this is

himself into

He's going to have

and Hilda were stunned. They had never expected the usually mild-mannered Benjamin to hit anyone, especially

from the shock. She clutched her face and let out a shrill scream. Her eyes

You actually hit me! You're a

reached for the phone and called Ivan. Hilda panicked and pulled out her phone to call

and reassured her, "Hilda, there's no need to call the police.

how will you handle it? Do you think Ivan will listen to

a mixture

me. It'll be

Gordon. Gordon narrowed his eyes at Heath before making a dismissive

"Let them handle it."

he had

business partner, but Sawyer had immediately dismissed it. He explained that Heath's numerous scars and tattoos indicated a rough past and that he was probably connected