Jerome was accusing Linda of meddling in other people's affairs, so she was shocked.
"She is a living human being. I cannot just stand by! What if she commits suicide and jumps off?" Linda argued.
"Emily, come with me. Just ignore her." With those words, Jerome held Emily's hand. The student took a glance at Linda and left with her head teacher obediently.
Linda deemed that something fishy was happening, but she couldn't figure out what had exactly gone wrong. Plus, why did Emily obey Jerome's orders so easily?
Suddenly, a thought dawned on Linda.
"Ron, stop them from leaving!" Linda shouted.
Ron, one of Linda's bodyguards, strode over to the two after hearing Linda's instruction, snatched Jerome by his arm, and stopped them.
"Ms. Xia, what are you trying to do? She is one of my students. I am responsible for her education. It has nothing to do with you. Just mind your own business… Or else…"
Ron slapped Jerome, a strike which had knocked down his gold-framed glasses, before he could finish his words.
"How dare you speak to Her Ladyship in that way! Think before you speak."
"Her Ladyship? Are you saying that Ms. Xia is some rich man's wife? Or mistress?" Jerome got even more furious! "Ladyship, what kind of Lady are you? If you are truly the wife of some rich man, why are you here teaching students?"
"I told you to think before you speak. Did you even listen to me! Can you do that? Huh?" Ron seized Jerome by his neck and gave him a kick on his left knee. The latter action forced Jerome to kneel down on the ground.
Feeling that his left leg was busted, Jerome begged Ron to spare him, "I'm sorry. I'm really sorry!"
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