Chapter 089

The expected slap didn't land on her face, but a low, powerful voice came to her ears. "Why? A slap isn't enough?"

Lucia snapped her eyes open and saw a tall figure. August stood in front of her with his strong arm raised, grabbing the woman's wrist. The woman looked stunned. She

I have to do!" August was indifferent and asked in a cold voice, "Do you think it's right for you to make such a scene during working hours, Mrs. Stebbing?"

Mrs. Stebbing's face turned cold. She snorted and tried to argue, but August stepped forward and asked in a deep voice,

"You should have asked Mr. Stebbing first when something like this happened, shouldn't eyes and looked at Lucia coldly. "The pictures are

enough to prove it!"

"But what if you have gotten it all wrong? What are you going

face instantly went

give her an answer.' August had already given her enough respect by saying this in front of so many people without accusing her. Mrs. Stebbing knew it would be even worse if she continued to make trouble, so she rolled her eyes resentfully and agreed. Since you have said that,

merciless!" After that, she turned around with a snort and walked away through

cheek was burning and she felt breathless as what had happened was weighing on her like a big stone. August glanced at the crowd of people who were still standing there. He didn't say anything,

scene, people from all departments knew about it, and it was only a matter of time before it spread throughout the company. Lucia felt so upset that she lowered her eyes as tears streamed down her face and stung her cheek. There were her colleagues everywhere.

came from behind Lucia. Her body shivered. For some reason, she didn't stop but walked faster instead.

quickly as possible. Suddenly, her wrist was grabbed.

over and enveloped her directly. August held her face up with his cupped hands. The two of them were so close now that they could smell each other's breath as

some faint anger. "What are you running for?" Even

tears welled up in her eyes. She clenched her teeth, trying to keep her

could almost feel the warm breath coming

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