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 been me begging for your mercy now,

hard time. Thankfully, I escaped death and avoided the tragedy of being chucked away as

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

me. “What are you

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

huffed. “Scarlett, you’re

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

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

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

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

assistant after dinner

her playmate, Summer

could not fall asleep easily as I age.

produced by cicadas was the characteristic sound of late summer. It made the

knock at the door. I got up to answer

man’s eyes looked even deeper. His slender body stood like

me in his arms

assisted him into the yard. “You

as if he had

so I took him back

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