These words imply that we’re abusing our power to oppress others.

Her words angered Louis, who had always been a principled and honest person, and he ignored her.

He looked at me instead. Obviously, he wanted to know her identity.

Biting my lips, I responded, “She’s the only daughter of Stanley Newton.”

Louis’ expression darkened as he fell silent.

I said to the calm and composed Colin, “Carry on eating with the kids and Uncle Louis. I’ll handle this.”

Colin glanced at me but did not say much. After muttering something to Louis, he brought the two kids inside.

As an esteemed official, there were things that Louis could not say openly. He looked at me briefly, then followed suit, leaving behind Joyce and myself.

Not wanting to speak rashly, I remained indifferent while looking for a place to sit.

Joyce’s expression was awful. She probably felt frustrated at not being taken seriously despite making a big fuss for a long time.

She pulled herself together and looked at me. “Scarlett, what do you want me to do?”

I chose my words carefully. “Had it not been for the men standing behind me at this moment, it would have been me begging for

had it all planned out when she found two sturdy men to give me a hard time. Thankfully, I escaped death

between humans is extremely important. It can help save a life or get even with

her rage, she looked at me. “What are

The rest is up to your father. If he’s innocent, no one can press any charges on him. Otherwise, he’ll be in trouble. I’ve recorded every single word you said to Mr. Stovall. From a legal perspective, the way

she huffed.

that would affect my quality of life. Hence, I simply replied, “Ms. Newton, you should leave now. Staying here doesn’t help and

disadvantages. She didn’t know the people around me back then. Therefore,

that she knows, she’ll surely think hard before she acts. After Joyce’s departure, I stayed in the

With all of them turning up at the same time, I’m afraid it’s

up by his assistant after dinner whereas Colin left with

playmate, Summer

not fall asleep easily as I age. The beautiful midsummer night sky

characteristic

at the door. I got up to answer it.

the man’s eyes looked even deeper. His

he held me in his arms

into the

remained silent as if he

so I took him back

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