I coldly stared at her while suppressing my rage.
“Scarlett, if you kneel and beg for my forgiveness, I might consider letting you off for hurting me and let you continue working in the hotel. Else…”
“Else what?” I asked.
She scoffed, “Else, your daughter would be the one to suffer.”
I frowned. Being youthful was supposed to be a beautiful thing, but she just made it really annoying.
My gaze fell on the man behind her. “You can try.”
Her temper sparked from my remark and said, “Alec, David, did you hear what she just said? Show her what you’re capable of. I want to see if she’s still haughty then?”
Status was everything in this tiny city. There weren’t many wealthy people here. Even if there were, they wouldn’t even concern themselves with these folks.
Joyce’s arrogance was partly attributed to her father’s position. He had maintained his position for so many years that he was considered the local tyrant.
Seeing the two men approached me, my brows snapped together, and I scoffed, “Joyce, didn’t you investigate one’s background first before you offend the person?”
Joyce sneered, “Investigate? What is there to investigate about you? You’re just a nobody.”
I pulled out my phone and called Louis while keeping my gaze on her. “I’ve warned you before. Because of you, your father would lose his position, and you deserve it.”
Her face darkened at my warning, then she ordered angrily, “I want her dead!”
Once the call connected, Louis asked, “Scarlett, did something happen?”
I pressed my lips together and answered, “Uncle Louis, the R Province’s county mayor Stanley oppresses and exploits its residents. He pocketed the funds used to alleviate poverty. Please send someone here to investigate!”
Louis grunted in acknowledgment and reconfirmed, “Are you sure you’re alright?”
“I’m fine. They wouldn’t dare to do anything to me!”
He continued, “I’ll drop by later tonight, so be sure to take care of yourself. Leave the rest to me.”
I nodded and ended the call.
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