Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 552

Not only did I want to slap Claudia, but I wanted to do it in front of everyone.

"Claudia, back when you were in school and I visited you, you had someone slap me across the face. That first slap was payback. This one now? It's the interest."

The moment I finished speaking, I delivered another slap to her right cheek. Claudia, who had just stood up, stumbled and fell before me. I was pleased.

In this world, there was always someone eager to play the hero for the so-called "weaker party". Seeing Claudia stunned from the slap, a voice quickly piped up in her defense.

"Ms. Jones, aren't you breaking the law? Do you know the sentence for intentional assault?"

I tossed the microphone onto Claudia, watching her cower in fear. Satisfied, I shrugged and replied lightly, "Sorry, I don't."

"Ms. Jones, you're making excuses!"

"Ms. Jones, you've even shared legal knowledge on domestic social media platforms before. Were your degrees and certificates purchased? Were your past case victories just pure luck?"

I smiled warmly at them. "I suppose many of you don't know me. Allow me to introduce myself—Ariana Jones, Chairwoman of the Jones Corporation."

In the past, I only revealed my identity within a small circle. When handling external affairs, it was always Douglas who stepped in. So, it was only natural that they didn't know who I really was.

Their disbelief was written all over their faces. "That's impossible! We've never heard of that!"

"Then why do you think Claudia is causing a scene at my office building?" I offered them a kind reminder. "The truth is, I'm just a businesswoman."