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?”

been for the men standing behind me at this moment, it would have been me

hard time. Thankfully, I escaped death and avoided the tragedy

extremely important. It can help save a life or get even with another

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

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 you’ve alleged him for misusing his power for personal gains is regarded as defamatory statements. I hope things won’t look too embarrassing

she huffed.

my quality of

silliest person on earth would weigh both pros and cons to avoid any disadvantages. She didn’t know the people around me back then. Therefore, she couldn’t care less about

hard before she acts. After Joyce’s departure, I stayed in the

all of them turning up

picked up by his assistant after dinner whereas Colin left with

her playmate, Summer went

fall asleep easily as I age. The beautiful midsummer night sky

crescendo of high-pitched buzzing produced by cicadas was the characteristic sound of

a loud knock at the door.

even deeper. His slender body stood like a

I could react, he held me in his arms quietly.

assisted him into the yard.

remained silent as if he

I took him back

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