Bruno collapsed to the ground, his knees hitting the floor hard.

The floor was slick, and as he fell, his forehead struck the ground with a loud thud, landing right at Tessa's feet.

Wynn stood over him, her gaze sharp and unflinching, cold as steel.

She had only stepped away for a few minutes to use the restroom. How had someone already dared to cause trouble for Tessa in such a short time?

"Do you want me to break his legs or end it here?" Wynn asked calmly, turning to Tessa as if discussing the weather.

Tessa let out a sigh. "Stay calm. We live in a law-abiding society. It's broad daylight, so let's handle this properly. Call the police."

The slap she had given Bruno was entirely justified.

From the moment she walked into the store, the man and his girlfriend had been provoking her relentlessly.

Tessa had been willing to ignore them and keep the peace, but they refused to let it go. Instead, they followed her out, escalating things until they crossed the line by insulting her dignity.

Their behavior was clear harassment. Her response had been nothing more than self-defense.

in. That, too, fell under self-defense. Tessa was not worried in the slightest. The store's surveillance cameras had captured everything, and the sales associates had witnessed the entire exchange. Even if the police

cursing loudly as he continued to spew

then, a small crowd had gathered nearby,

took out her phone and called the police, just as Tessa had

was swift. Within ten

the security cameras, the situation was quickly confirmed. Bruno

on anyone, she had fueled the conflict

been sorted out, nearly half an hour had

arrived at the boutique, Sienna was already

so long? Did you end up trying on the whole store?"

couch across from her and handed over the shopping bag. "Here. This is

nod of approval. "It's

her head. "No. I knew right away

so

into a bit of trouble. Someone was looking for a

eyes narrowing slightly.

It's already been

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