Chapter 1683

“No matter what, my word is law!” Magdalen exclaimed, her laughter vibrant and unfettered.

After they left, it was a good while before Antonia managed to pull herself up with the help of a classmate, sinking into the couch.

Her cheeks were swollen, her eyes and lip corners bruised. Her hair was in disarray, her appearance pitiful.

Gritting her teeth against the pain, she managed to find her phone, dialing a number. Once the call connected, she burst into tears, her voice slurred, “Dad, come quick, I’ve been beaten up!”

The person on the other end was taken aback, “Antonia, where are you? Who hit you?”

“Just come here, okay?!” Antonia sobbed.

Mr. Cliff was both worried and furious, “Who dared to hit you? They’re asking for trouble!”

Antonia’s sobs grew louder, but before she could speak, the door was kicked open with a bang.

in, Millard leading the way. Ignoring a terrified Antonia, he grabbed

voice came from the phone, “Antonia, Antonia

we’ll be taking Ms. Antonia for now. Why don’t you come down and we can talk face to face. Oh,

do this? Why did you hit my daughter? If there’s anything you’re unhappy about in our partnership, I’m willing to negotiate. But

the message?” Millard’s face was void of any emotion. “We’ll take care of Ms. Antonia for

you taking

“Millard!”

to call Jonathan! I

in place by two men, crying out in fear, “Dad, Dad! Save me! Please,

finish before dropping the phone into a wine glass. The ruby red wine engulfed the phone, cutting off Mr. Cliffs angered shouts as it powered down

classmates who had come with Antonia watched as she was dragged away, too scared to even breathe.

head chef

ornate iron lanterns, warm yellow lights, and a cool night

low, “Did you refuse to design a dress

gentle, “I simply don’t like her

“You can tell me the

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