After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 54

After the New Year’s Eve Tragedy: Her Icy Return

Chapter 54 A Bully Hiding Behind Your Status

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“Oh, you look even cuter when you’re angry.” The man didn’t take her warning seriously at all. With a quick motion, he ripped off her mask.

When his eyes landed on her face, his already perverse grin widened. “You really are a beauty!”

Caroline tried to reason with him, but he was having none of it. At her breaking point, she clenched her fist and landed a punch right on his face.

The man recoiled in pain, his face contorting with agony as he instinctively raised his hands to shield himself.

That brief moment was all Caroline needed to break free.

She didn’t want to make a scene in front of her client on risk a negative review.

Turning to Lonnie, her voice remained unnervingly calm. “Mr. Rodgers, you saw it. Your friend kept disrespecting me, and only after that did I defend myself.”

Lonnie had been watching everything unfold, a look of guilt creeping across his face. “I’m sorry. You shouldn’t have had to deal with that. Let me make it right. I’ll give you 100 bucks as an apology.”

He pulled out his wallet and handed her the money.

But just then, the drunken man pushed Lonnie aside. “Lonnie, you’re really letting this woman walk all over you. She hits me, and you’re paying her? She should be covering my medical bills!”

Before Lonnie could react, the man spun around and grabbed Caroline by the collar. “Do you even know who I am? How dare you hit me! You’re asking for trouble!”

His face twisted into an ugly sneer, looking every bit like a demon ready to strike.

But Caroline wasn’t afraid. With so many people around, she doubted he’d do anything.

She stood her ground, her voice strong. “I don’t care who you are. No matter what, you still need to follow the law. How dare you speak to a woman like that, let alone lay a hand on me!”

The drunken man smirked arrogantly, narrowing his eyes. “You don’t know who you’re messing with! My aunt is the lady of the most powerful family in Kingville. Keep this up, and I’ll have you disappeared before you can blink!”

Lonnie stood by, tugging at his hair in frustration.

He wasn’t even close to this guy–he’d only met him through Blake.

And now here he was, crashing Lonnie’s birthday party uninvited.

Lonnie was terrified of the man’s volatile temper. He knew only Blake had the power to control him.

Taking a few steps back, Lonnie made his way toward the bathroom to find Blake.

if your aunt is from the most powerful family in town, you’re just a bully hiding behind your status!”

Caroline’s throat tightened under his grip, and she couldn’t get a word out. She could only glare at him with hatred in her eyes.