The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 110 Messing With Me Will Cost Them Too

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The out–of–control whip, propelled by momentum, whipped through the air and lashed squarely across Whitney’s body.

She let out a sharp scream, stumbling back several steps before collapsing to the ground. Her hair was a mess, and her face was filled with terror and pain.

“If there’s a next time, not even the Houston family will be able to protect you,” Lucas said coldly–his voice sharp enough to freeze the air.

Whitney slumped on the ground, pale as a sheet. Her lips trembled, but she couldn’t manage a single word.

Only then did Sloane retract the needle hidden in her ring. If Lucas hadn’t reacted so quickly, Whitney might not have walked away alive.

Lucas gently applied ointment to Sloane’s hand, his movements careful. “The Houston family’s the second most powerful in Stonebridge. Hurting Whitney might cause you trouble.”

Sloane’s expression stayed calm. “Sooner or later, I’ll make sure they realize that messing with me, Sloane, is trouble too.”

She knew full well–if Lucas hadn’t been here today, it wouldn’t have ended so cleanly. Not because she feared the Houston family, but because she still had unfinished business. Plus, she didn’t want to drag Jill into anything.

Lucas knew she could handle herself. He paused and looked at her seriously. “Then go for it.”

the hand he’d just bandaged—his technique was smooth and practiced.

“The auction’s all

sipped,

full of admiration. “Got anything

tilted her head and gave him a mysterious smile. “I do, but

like making big promises until something was

raised a brow, his smile widening.

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came from outside. Jill burst

Sloane, face filled with worry. “Sloane, how’s

her already–bandaged hand. “It’s fine

“I was scared to death just now. If it

shoulder gently. “It’s over now. Don’t be

tears and said angrily, “Whitney went way too far. It was clearly her fault, but she flipped the script like a pro. I heard from my brother she’s vindictive–she might come after you. You need

smiled. “Have you ever seen anyone actually manage to bully me?

didn’t care about the Houston family. She had no ties, no