Chapter 118
I couldn’t wait to get out of there, so I grabbed Tea’s arm and headed out. As we walked, Trai pressed, “What did that woman say to you? You looked upset
Thesitated for a minute and then said, “She recognized me as Elijah’s wife and brought up some business pala from three years a. She even said
“Even said what?” Teri demanded, tightening her grip on my a
I sighed. “She claimed that Elijah’s awards for Top Ten Influential Figines and Most Stylish Gentleman were all because of my help.”
The moment I said it, Tert’s expression darkened, and her voice sharpened. “What else did she say?”
I thought back “She mentioned 1 was supposedly close with the event organizer, Mr. Tucker ”
“Fuck” Teri’s anger flared up immediately. She grabbed my shoulders and asked, “Did she say anything else?”
Startled by her reaction, I went pale
“N–no… that wasil” 1 tried to calm her down. “Don’t be mad. She didn’t really do anything.”
However, Ten’s eyes were red and fury.
She yelled, “She was literally humiliating you, Anil Don’t you realize that she made a total fool of you right in front of everyone?”
At that moment, Ms. Spences walked back into the room. She looked thoroughly displeased. “Ms. Stuart, I’ve confirmed that you did pass the interview, but
Before she could finish, Testormed on and, without hesitation, delivered a sharp slap across her face.
The slap echoed in the room, and Ms. Spencer staggered, nearly talling Holding her cheek, she stared at Teri in shock
However, Teri wasn’t done. She grabbed Ms. Spencer’s hair, yanking it. “You think you can humiliate my friend? Let’s see how you like it now!
“Damin you, you trash–talking snake! Spitting poison everywhere you go–I’ll teach you a lesson!”
Teri’s outburst left me stunned, while M Spencer’s hair came undone, her perfect updo now a messy tangle. Her face was bright red, and her clothes were being torn as Teri went at her with surprising ferocity
The whole lounge was in chaos. Upon hearing the commotion, staff outside rushed over to see what was happening
As they arrived, someone yelled, “Get outy! There’s a light”
I snapped out of it and hurried to pull Teri Back I always new Teri had a quick temper, but I hadn’t expected her to go this far
Ten pushed my hand away and shouted, “Don’t stop me! I’m gonna beat the shit out of this birch! She’s nothing but trouble.”
Desperate, I tried to separate them. Teri, stop! You’ll use your job–don’t make things worse!”
Mr. Spencer was screaming, her voice high–pitched and filled with tear. She yelled, “Call the police! Get this lunatic away from me! We can’t let someone like this work here! Oh, my hair- thedemons, they’re expensive–stop!”
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