Before Nicholas lost his temper, Lena became agitated. She took a step forward, raised her arm, and delivered a resounding slap to Renee.

The world fell silent after the slap.

Renee looked up, stupefied. Her cheek stung, but she found herself staring into a pair of clear, bright eyes.

"H-How could you hit me?" she stammered.

"I struck a rabid dog," Lena replied, her expression unchanged. "I cherish peace and can't stand incessant barking."

Renee seethed with anger, ready to fight Lena with her life. However, Nicholas intervened, forcefully pushing her away with one hand.

She stumbled and fell to the ground with a thud. Before she could retaliate, Toph pulled her up.

"Don't touch me!" she screamed at the top of her lungs.

Toph felt embarrassed as he disregarded her struggles and yanked her away.

showing gentleness when they held hands. Renee hadn't expected him

enough, Renee," he insisted,

the onlookers, he gnashed his teeth and delivered his ultimatum. "Let's

"W-What

"Let's break up!"

He finally overcame the

a small bit

glanced at her before

following days were peaceful

Thompson residence after the breakup. Linda attempted

nothing more to do

Renee had nearly brought harm to the Thompson Group.

he were to forgive everything, he wouldn't

no word from Renee since that day. She had blocked him on all fronts,

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