343: VICTORY IN VALOR

ARIEL’S POV

“What is going on here? My father’s booming voice filled the room as he entered the hallway. My mother followed closely behind him, her face etched with worry

Simon turned to face my father, a look of anger and entitlement still evident on his face. “Your daughter here has no manners. She kicked me in the private area,” he spat out, pointing an accusing finger at me.

My father’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Is this true, Ariel?”

I quickly explained the situation to my parents, leaving out the part where I had kicked Simon. I didn’t want them to think of me as a violent person, even though Simon deserved

Before my parents could say anything. Martha interjected, “Sir, I saw everything. That young man was being disrespectful and forceful towards Miss Ariel. I had to intervene to protect her.”

My father’s expression turned from disbelief to anger. He glared at Simon and said, “How dare you lay your hands on my daughter and our maid? Get out of my house this instant!”

I

Simon’s face turned red with rage. “I don’t have to listen to you. I’ll do whatever I want.”

Before anyone could react, Simon pushed Martha to the floor and marched towards me. I tried to walk backward, but I was scared to make a move. Tessa held onto my hand with the reassurance that everything would be okay.

I

However, Simon pushed her away and grabbed me, wrapping his hands around my waist. I struggled against his grip, but he was much stronger than me. I could feel his hot breath on my neck as he

whispered, “You will regret this, Ariel.”

My father stepped in between us, breaking the grip. “Leave now before I call the police.”

“You think you can scare me with your threats?” Simon sneered, his voice dripping with contempt, as he squared off against my father. “You’re nothing but a washed–up old man who can’t even control his own daughter. What are you going to do, though? Call the cops. They won’t do anything to me.”

My father’s jaw clenched, his eyes burning with fury. “You have no idea who you’re messing with hoy. Get

house before I

arrogance fueling his defiance. “Make me, old man. I’m not leaving until

expression, his fists tightening at his sides. Martha stood behind him,

my voice trembling with anger and fear. “Just leave before things get

intimidate me, Ariel’s dad. “I’ll do whatever I want, and there’s nothing you can

dialing the emergency number. “Tine, If that’s how you want to play it,” he said, his voice cold and determined. “But

any hint of doubt. I held my breath, praying

further.

on me with an unsettling intensity. “All I v Anel “Just hand

want is

nerve, young man. Do you believe that you

er want

voice cut through the tension like a knife. “You’re delusional if you think Ariel would ever anything

flickered with anger, his fists clenching at his sides. “Watch

with contempt. “Oh, I know exactly who you are. “You are a coward who preys on

in the room reaching a boiling point, my heart pounding in my chest with each passing moment. Simon’s face contorted with rage, his resolve wavering as he

composure.

despite the fear coursing through me. “I’ll never go with your

expression unwavering as he held the phone to his ear, waiting for help to arrive. Simon’s defiance crumbled

gravity of the

face twisted into a mask

his hand

even process what was happening, a loud smack echoed through the room as Simon’s palm connected with Tessa’s cheek. A gasp escaped her lips, and she stumbled backward,

monster!” I screamed. “How dare you?”

Simon wasn’t done yet. His eyes blazed with a dangerous fire as he

as if he

seen before, he stepped forward and delivered a powerful punch straight to Simon’s jaw. The force of the blow sent Simon crashing to the ground, his body sprawling across the floor in

was silence. The only sound that filled the air was the

sharp enough

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