Talented Heiress A Rose with Thorns (Yvette and Wilson) novel Chapter 702

"Ms. Olson." Lionel returned to find Victoria in distress after stepping away for a while. Anger flared within him as he rushed over to help her up.

"Are you all right, Ms. Olson?"

"I... I'm fine," she replied, leaning against him with a trembling façade. Her fragile appearance only made her seem more vulnerable.

Lionel shot a fierce glare at Yvette and Nancy. "Did you push her?"

"Yeah, I did. So what?" Nancy retorted, lifting her chin defiantly. "I'm honest about my actions, unlike some who pretend to trip just for sympathy!"

"I didn't fall to get sympathy." Victoria's eyes brimmed with tears as she spoke, her sorrow palpable.

Nancy scoffed. "Still playing the victim? It's honestly pathetic!"

"I'm not." Victoria cried harder, and Lionel's heart ached for her. He turned his darkening gaze toward Nancy.

"Anyone who bullies Ms. Olson needs to face the consequences!"

With that, Lionel charged at Nancy, his fist poised to strike. It was a dangerous move that could cause serious damage, even death.

But Yvette was quicker. She stepped in front of him, blocking the blow. "How dare you lay a hand on my friend?"