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?”

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

two sturdy men to give me a hard time. Thankfully, I

It can help save a life or get

me. “What

any charges on him. Otherwise, he’ll be in trouble. I’ve recorded every single word you said to Mr. Stovall.

huffed.

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

disadvantages. She didn’t know the people around me

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

years’ worth of time. With all of them turning

up by his assistant after dinner whereas Colin left

her playmate, Summer went to

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

the characteristic sound of late

the door. I got up to

the dim street lamp, the man’s eyes looked even deeper. His slender body stood like a statue at the

in his arms quietly. A faint smell of

him into

as

I took him

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