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?”

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

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

relationship between humans is extremely important. It can help save

she looked at me. “What

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 you’ve alleged him for misusing

huffed. “Scarlett,

I was not in the mood to argue with her because that would affect my quality of life. Hence, I simply replied, “Ms. Newton, you should leave now. Staying here doesn’t help and it will

and cons to avoid any disadvantages. She didn’t know the people around me back then.

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

years’ worth of time. With all of them turning up at the same time, I’m afraid it’s hard to seek

his assistant after dinner whereas Colin left with

playmate, Summer went to bed

fall asleep easily as I age. The beautiful

the characteristic sound

a loud knock at the door. I got up to answer it. It

street lamp, the man’s eyes looked even deeper.

he held me in his arms

into the

me, he remained silent as

outside so I took him back to the

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