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?”

carefully. “Had it not been for the men standing behind me at this moment, it would have

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

save a life or get even with another person

her rage, she looked at me. “What are you going to

on him. Otherwise, he’ll be in trouble. I’ve recorded every single word you said to Mr. Stovall. From a legal perspective,

she huffed. “Scarlett, you’re

her because that would affect my quality of life. Hence, I simply replied, “Ms. Newton, you should leave now.

both pros and cons to avoid any disadvantages. She didn’t know the

think hard before she acts. After Joyce’s departure, I stayed in the yard and sunk into deep

all of them turning up at the same time,

assistant after dinner whereas Colin left

playmate, Summer

easily as I age. The beautiful midsummer night sky

was the characteristic sound of late summer. It made the

midnight, there was a loud knock at the door. I got up to answer it.

looked even deeper. His slender body stood like a

arms quietly. A

assisted him into the

remained silent as if he had fallen

chilly outside so I took him back to the

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