DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 151-160
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Molly choked up a bit, then continued, “My uncle said my mom and I didn’t know how to run a company, so he took over, doing everything he could to strip us of our assets, and finally kicked us out of the house.” Molly sobbed, “My mom used to have a few houses in her name, but now they’re all gone.”
“Didn’t anyone else step in to help?” Arabella asked softly.
“Grandpa used to run things at home, but after he passed away, my grandma died shortly after too. The company used to be managed by my dad, but then he left, and everyone started listening to my uncle’s advice.”
No one stood up to defend them.
Some older relatives advised them to back off, saying life under the Coopers‘ protection would be easy. But if they fought against the Coopers, things would surely end badly!
“But I just wouldn’t back down. They’re way out of line.”
Her uncle bullying them was bad enough, but then even her cousins started bullying them, bothering them even after they moved to a rental place. It was as if messing with them was some sort of fun game.
“The person dumping trash on the grave today was definitely one of my cousins!”
Molly said angrily, “It was the same last year. She took a couple of bodyguards and kicked out all my dad’s offerings, dumped trash on the grave, and said a lot of disrespectful words. My mom argued with her, and ended up getting hurt by her bodyguards. It was just horrible.”
Molly paused, as if remembering something, “This happened around this time last year, too, Ms. Bennett, can I make a call?”
Arabella, guessing what was coming, looked up, “Of course.”
Molly quickly took out her phone, dialed her mom’s number, but no one picked up. She was very nervous, with a bad premonition.
Just then, Dean knocked on the door, “Ms. Bennett, there’s a lingerie company that’s doing really well recently. They want us to help with production as their current line can’t meet the demand. Plus, the price they’re offering is pretty attractive. Their manager wants to meet you at River Bank Cafe in an hour, is that okay?”
Molly tried calling again twice, still no answer. She was getting more anxious, “Ms. Bennett, can I take a leave? I want to go see Lantern Mountain.”
Her dad’s grave was at the top of Lantern Mountain,
River Bank Cafe was actually only a ten–minute drive from there.
That works out.” Arabella glanced at Dean, “Go get the car ready.”
She’d been picked up by Romeo recently and didn’t have her own car, but the company had two spare vehicles.
After they left, someone picked up the design draft on the desk.
On the way, Molly kept dialing her mom’s number, but no one picked up. She was getting more and more anxious.
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Finally, they made it to the top of Lantern Mountain. From a distance, Molly saw a group of people surrounding her mother, Iris. And off to the side, soaking it all in, was her cousin Myra
The girl who was talking was around 17 or 18, wearing an expensive little dress and decked out in accessories that screamed ‘money‘. Her soft, wavy hair was cascading down her back.
“Myra‘ Are you even speaking human right now? Do you remember how good your uncle treated your family when he was alive? Do you not have a shred of gratitude in you? Are you not scared your uncle would be pissed at you in the afterlife?”
Ins was fuming, but she was outnumbered. She knew better than anyone else that she was at a disadvantage.
“Auntie Iris, if you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. Uncle was grandad’s favorite when he was alive, and back then your family was all over us, but things have changed.”
Myra said, and then gave her bodyguard a lazy, arrogant glance. “Joey, what the hell are you daydreaming about? Go take care of my aunt. It might give my uncle some peace, knowing his wife is being looked after. I’m sure he’d appreciate it from the other side.”
Joey, the bodyguard, was short and stocky, probably in his forties. His eyes were full of greed.
Ins had always lived a good life. Her face was well–cared for and she carried herself like a lady of high society. Even after they moved to a rental, she still had that sophisticated charm. Her clothes were a bit worn, but her aura was as captivating as ever, making Joey’s heart race.
“Joey might be poor, and he might not match up to your uncle, but he’s a better fit for you now.”
Myra watched as Joey approached Iris step by step, a smug smile on her face. “Auntie, enjoy yourself. Joey’s got the strength to make you feel good.”
Iris pointed at the tombstone and said, “If you dare let him touch me today, I’ll kill myself right here! Let’s see how you explain that to the Cooper family!” Myra snorted. “What? Uncle died a long time ago, and you want to keep your chastity for him? Who the hell would care about you two?
“You shameless bitch!” Molly suddenly rushed forward, raising her hand to slap Myra.
But she was stopped by a bodyguard, and then pushed to the ground.
Molly fell and scraped her elbow, drawing blood.
“Molly how did you get here?” Iris asked urgently. “Go away, don’t worry about me.”
Molly glared at the arrogant girl in front of her. “Who the hell do you think you are?”
“Molly!” Myra looked at her, a mix of anger and amusement on her face. “You came at the perfect time. John, you’ve always had a thing for her, haven’t you? Today, you and Joey can show them a good time.”
Molly was furious. “Don’t you dare lay a hand on us?”
“And what if I do? Nobody’s gonna come to your rescue.” Myra raised an eyebrow triumphantly. “Go ahead.”
Joey was the first to stride over, trying to rip the clothes off Iris. Iris screamed in terror.
“Let go of my mom!” Molly tried to rescue her mother, but John grabbed her by the foot and dragged her towards the bushes. “You bastard, let go of me!“”
Suddenly, a slender hand grabbed John’s arm: Before he could react, he was kicked into the bushes.
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Molly was shocked, it’s Ms. Bennett, Ms. Bennett is here!
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Arabella helped Molly up with a poker face, “You okay?”
Molly shook her head, tears were coming out of her eyes. Fortunately, Ms. Bennett is here.
Elsewhere, Dean raised a stone aiming for Joey’s back. Joey turned around and saw a gentleman in a suit who looked quite young.
Myra came back to see the two people in front of her, but was a little surprised, “Oh, you brought two assistants?” In addition to Dean, who was thin and frail, there was a girl.
“A pretty girl” Myra eyed Arabella’s features and said to her bodyguard, “Anyone fancy her? Feel free to get her. As for this guy, just beat him up.”
“You must go.” Molly was terrified. “Leave us alone and get out of here.”
These people were crazy. They’re capable of anything! Ms. Bennett might be good, but she’s no match for this crowd.
She shielded Molly behind her and casually asked Myra, ‘Did you dump the trash this morning?”
“So what if I did?” Myra crossed her arms, not taking this girl seriously at all, “I also ordered the paint to be dumped, what, you want to stand up for Molly?” “Don’t worry about us,” Molly tugged at Arabella’s clothes, pleading in a low voice, “you guys better go, they outnumber us.”
Smack!
A crisp slap echoed in everyone’s ears.
Before anyone could react, another slap landed hard on Myra’s face.
Arabella was quick and ruthless, within a split second, she’d left two clear handprints on Myra’s cheeks.
“How dare you hit me?” Myra couldn’t believe it, “Didn’t Molly tell you who I am?!”
“Oh, she just said you’re a bad person.”
Upon hearing this, even Dean couldn’t help but chuckle.
“One slap was for Molly, another was for what you owe her mother, and here’s another,” Arabella slapped her again, “for her deceased father, you know what respect
is?”
“Why are you still staring? Teach her a lesson!” As soon as Molly finished speaking, several bodyguards immediately surrounded Arabella.
Molly had never seen anything like this and stood in front of Arabella, terrified, “This has nothing to do with her, if there’s a problem, come at me.”
“Arabella, you should go. I’ll take care of the rest,” although Dean was scared, he still bravely protected Arabella and whispered to her, “Can you drive? If not, run down the mountain! I’ll hold them back!”
“No one’s getting away today!” Myra, fuming, pointed at Arabella and gritted her teeth, “I’ll keep this woman, I want to torture her slowly!”
The bodyguards launched their attacks on Arabella.
However, Arabella either easily dodged their attacks or effortlessly kicked them several meters away without breaking a sweat.
Myra watched as her own bodyguards one by one fell to the ground, until finally no one could stand up, all clutching their stomachs, groaning in pain on the ground.
She looked at Arabella in disbelief, “You’re all useless! You can’t even beat up a girl! Get up now!!”
The bodyguards were really in too much pain to stand up.
Myra watched as Arabella slowly approached, her heart filled with fear, her feet unconsciously backing away.
“I tell you, I’m the lady of the Cooper family.”
“Isn’t Molly the lady of the Cooper family?” Arabella raised an eyebrow, “Who the hell are you?”
“Molly is just a homeless person! I’m telling you, if you help me deal with her, I can forgive your wrongs, I can even offer you some benefits!”
Nearby Dean almost laughed out loud, thinking, “Arabella’s fiancé is Romeo! What benefits could Arabella possibly need? Need to take benefits from you?”
“Molly, how do you want to handle this?” Arabella’s gaze lazily landed on Molly.
Myra had insulted her late father and tried to harm her and her mother. Molly was so angry she had nowhere to vent. She rushed over and slapped Myra hard
several times.
If it weren’t for Arabella, she and her mother would have been humiliated today!
“Molly, you dare to hit me?”
“Yes, I’m hitting you!”
Molly slapped her two more times, and her hands were burning. “This morning you had trash dumped on my father’s grave, I let it slide! Now you’ve had paint dumped on my father’s grave! You’re trying to let your people bully us? You evil woman! I want you to kneel and apologize to my father!”
“In your dreams!”
Molly grabbed Myra forcefully and held her down, but she wouldn’t bow her head or even kneel.
“Myra, don’t you feel guilty at all?” Molly shouted.
“Guilty? Why should I feel guilty? All the good stuff was taken by your family back in the day! You’re just experiencing what our family felt!”
“Did my father ever treat you badly when he was alive? Although the company was managed by him, did he ever give you less dividends every month? Whatever you wanted to invest in, whatever shop you wanted to buy, wasn’t it my father who gave you the money? After my grandfather passed away, he gave you everything you wanted from the shops, houses, cars, etc. that he left us, didn’t he?”
“What’s the value of all these things? Who doesn’t know the company is where the money’s made? You guys enjoy yourselves there, only giving us this much, and you think you’re so great?”
Molly thought this person was incorrigible and didn’t want to say any more, “Will you kneel or not?”
“I won’t kneel, what can you do about it?”
Arabella lifted her foot and kicked, Myra immediately knelt down.
Myra was so angry she was grinding her teeth, glaring at Arabella, “You’re going to regret this!”
“Oh, sorry, I usually don’t remember people who aren’t easy on the eyes.”
“Apologize to my dad!” Molly was pressing on her head, trying to force her to bow down and apologize. Myra was not having it. Molly grabbed her hair and forced her to bow down. In the end, they ended up scrapping.
“Ms. Bennett, should we do something?” Seeing them wrestling, Dean couldn’t help but ask.
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“No need,” Arabella said casually, leaning against a tree. “Let the sisters sort their issues out.”
Upon hearing this, Dean thought, weren’t you just involved? Do you think Molly’s gonna win that’s why you’re just standing here watching this?”
Iris knew she had to let her daughter vent her anger, and it had to be her to do it.
Myra, accustomed to a life of privilege, lacked strength and certainly wasn’t like Molly.
Soon, Molly gotthe upper hand, and she hit Myra. “If you don’t kneel down today, I’m going to keep hitting you!”
“Stop, stop it,” Myra covered her swollen face, her little dress tom. She hurriedly covering it. “Molly, don’t hit me anymore.” Molly saw that she was scared and then stopped. In the end, Myra, one hand covering the front of her torn dress, knelt awkwardly on the ground. Under Molly’s gaze, she bowed to her deceased uncle. Although her forehead didn’t touch the ground, it was a show of respect nonetheless.
“Molly, can I leave now?”
“You haven’t admitted your mistake yet!”
Even though Myra was unwilling, she knew she was outnumbered. With a bitter heart, she admitted, “I shouldn’t have littered at your father’s grave, let alone bully you guys. Molly, you’ve beaten me up so badly, let me see a doctor, please? I’m in pain all over.” Once she got home, she would definitely tell her parents! “You haven’t apologized to my mom yet. She’s your elder, it’s one thing to bully me, but you even brought people to harass her! Humiliate her!” Molly said, angry. “I’m sorry, Auntie, I was wrong.”
Iris knew her apology was insincere and turned away without responding.
“Get lost.” Molly didn’t want to see her anymore.
Myra ran off, clutching her torn dress, her bodyguard following. Joey and John got kicked by Molly on their way out.
“Not bad, you’re improving,” Arabella said with a smile, praising Molly. “You’re not the pushover you used to be.”
“Ms. Bennett, thank you for today. I’m glad you came, otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.” Molly helped her mother up, “Let me introduce you, this is my mother, Iris. Mom, this is my boss, Ms. Bennett, and Dean.” “Thank you for today,” Iris said, bowing deeply to show her gratitude.
“Your injury,” Arabella noticed a wound on Iris’s elbow.
Iris quickly covered it, “Oh, it’s nothing, just a little accident.”
“Mom, are you in pain?” Molly looked at her with concern, “You’re bleeding so much. Let’s go to the hospital.”
“I want to deal with the gravestone first,” Iris’s gaze settled on the gravestone, the red paint stood out against the stone. The ground in front of the grave and the surrounding grass were also splattered with paint.
“We probably can’t clean it off, let’s get a new one for dad. Myra’s probably gone home to tattle, if we don’t go now, we might be in danger.”
Molly understood Myra’s character, she hadn’t been through hardship before. After such humiliation today, she was bound to cause trouble.
“Let me drop you guys off at the hospital first,” Arabella noticed not just Iris, but Molly was also injured.
“No need, we have medicine at home. We’ll just apply some when we get back, Iris, always one to avoid troubling others, politely said to Arabella, “We’ll take the bus home later.”
Arabella knew they were trying to save money, “We’re free anyway. Where do you live, Molly?”
“We’ve rented a place at Blossom Apartment.”
Blossom Apartment was quite an old community.
“Dean, goes to Blossom Apartment.”
“Got it.”
Ten minutes later.
The car pulled up in front of Blossom Apartment, Iris insisted on inviting them up for a rest.
Dean checked the time and nodded at Arabella, indicating they had time.
“Our home is small, hope you don’t mind,” Iris said warmly, her uninjured hand linked with Arabella’s, “You and Dean have been such a great help, we don’t have much to offer, but please, come up for a cup of coffee.”
“Yes, Ms. Bennett, please accept our thank. Dean, will you come too?”
Dean perked up at Molly’s invitation and looked at Arabella hopefully. Arabella nodded and followed them upstairs,
“You became a CEO at such a young age? You are so young and promising.”
“Mom, Ms. Bennett is very talented. She has deep attainments in design! Every piece she guides improves significantly in quality!”
“Is that so? Then you should learn more from Ms. Bennett.”
“Just call me Arabella”
Upon arrival, Dean noticed their home was very small, with a small living room.
There were two small rooms on the left, a bathroom in the middle, a small kitchen on the right, and a small dining table. Though small, the place was very clean and felt homely.
“For now, this is all we can afford, Iris said with a laugh, quickly preparing slippers and brewing coffee as soon as they entered.
“You shouldn’t be doing this, Arabella asked Molly to fetch the first aid kit, prioritizing treating their wounds.
Iris soon served them two cups of coffee.
“Let me see your wound,” Arabella saw a bruise on Iris’s elbow. Her skin grazed against the ground, and there was even sand in the wound.
She carefully helped Iris clean the wound. Iris was surprised, “You know how to dress wounds?”
She seemed skilled, no worse than a professional nurse.
Arabella said lightly, “I’ve seen it done online, just imitating really”
Iris knew the girl was being modest and her impression of her improved.
Molly was disinfecting and treating her elbow, but every time the cotton bud touched her wound, she frowned in pain.
“Let me help, Dean took the cotton bud and gently tended to her wound, “Let me know if it hurts.”
“Uh huh, Molly watched him diligently dress her wound and gratefully said, “Thank you!”
After taking care of the wound, Arabella put everything back in its place. “I think Myra might make trouble again. You’d better find another place to live.”
Molly had thought about this too, “but there is nothing cheaper than this apartment right now.”
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“I’ve got a friend who’s gone overseas, and she wants me to rent out her house for her Arabella mentioned offhand. “Price isn’t really the issue, she mainly wants someone who will take care of the place like she does.”
“We’ll definitely take good care of it!” Molly quickly responded, spotting a glimmer of hope.
Arabella calmly added, “The house is nearby too, so it’s convenient for work.”
“Ms. Bennett, we’ve already checked out places in the area, and there’s nothing else around that’s as cheap as this one,” Molly expressed her concern of setting the price too low making it hard to explain to her friend.
“My friend has already said that price isn’t an issue,” Arabella glanced at the time, “I’ve got some stuff to deal with now. Dean will help you move when he gets back. I need to ask my friend for the exact address, she mentioned it last time and I’ve forgotten.”
“Ms. Bennett…” Molly was at a loss for how to thank her.
Ins even stood up, “Bella, you’ve helped us twice now, we don’t know how to repay you, thank you so much!”
“No need to repay.” Arabella smiled, “Just live well, live better than those people, that’s the best way to repay me, and yourselves.”
Ins seemed moved.
“That’s settled then.”
Arabella left and got into her car. She opened her phone and looked through her properties, selecting the smallest one located downtown.
It was a three–bedroom apartment, beautifully decorated, about 90 square meters.
Arabella sent the details to Dean, “When I get to the River Bank Cafe, you can help them move.
“Sure thing, Ms. Bennett.”
McMillian Corporation’s CEO office.
Romeo had checked his phone countless times, with nothing new on the screen except for a girl’s photo.
“Is there a problem with the internet?” Romeo looked at his full–bar WiFi signal, suspecting a network issue. He turned to Carl, “Send me a message.”
“Huh?” Carl didn’t understand Romeo’s request, “What?”
What’s the point of sending a message when they’re right next to each other? Why not just talk?
Although he thought this, Carl respectfully asked, “What should I send, Mr. McMillian?”
“Anything.”
“Then I’ll send an emoji.” Carl sent a smiling face, which Romeo received immediately
So there was no issue with the internet or the signal. That girl just hadn’t messaged him! So he hadn’t received anything!
“Why are you sending smiling faces during work hours?” Romeo felt like the emoji was mocking him, “I’ll donate your bonus this month.”
Carl’s eyes widened. What? Mr. McMillian, wasn’t it you who told me to send it? Didn’t you say I could send anything? What’s so offending about this smiling face?
Romeo opened the chat box. His last conversation with Bella was around six in the morning when Bella told him to rest first, saying they would meet soon.
She seemed so concerned about him, yet why was she nowhere to be found once work started?
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Thinking about how other male colleagues in the company were also pursuing her, Romeo was a little upset. He saw Carl still standing by and asked him, “What are you doing? How’s the project you’re in charge of? Have you solved the issues you’re supposed to handle?”
“Mr. Romeo, I will do it right away!”
“Hold on!” Romeo looked at his back as he prepared to leave and said, “Did I let you go?”
Carl was confused but forced himself to turn back and ask, “Mr. Romeo, is there anything else you need me to do?”
“Are any of the brands we acquired related to clothing?”
When Carl heard this, he thought for a while and said, “Yes! There’s this top–tier brand VO Fashion that we bought out due to them having financial issues and internal struggles among the top brass.”
Romeo slowly asked, “Do we need any partners?”
“Huh?” Carl was taken aback, “Mr. Romeo, you must be joking? Our group covers so many fields with so many subsidiaries, how could we possibly lack partners? People are practically begging us to partner with them!” |
Just as he finished saying that, he suddenly realized something. Clothing company! Partners!!
He quickly corrected himself, “But, some partners we’ve been with for a while are no longer offering us great deals! I think it would be better for us to find a new partner.”
Romeo raised an eyebrow, seemingly pleased, “Like who?”
Knowing he had guessed correctly, Carl hurriedly said, “For instance, I think Ms. AraBella’s clothing company is pretty good. They can help us manufacture products. We have so many production lines that we can barely keep up, we can let Ms. Ara Bella handle a portion of the clothing manufacturing, quality check them and then ship them back to our warehouse!”
Romeo seemed to like this idea.
“But I think, if our huge brand suddenly starts partnering with Ms. AraBella’s clothing company, it will get people’s attention!”
“What’s your suggestion then?”
“I think VO Fashion can also become independent like Ms. AraBella’s company, under a new name! Although backed by McMillian Corporation, it would appear to be a new and independently operating company! Partnering with Ms. AraBella’s company would be a fair match. Plus, I’ve already thought of a name for the new company, it can be called Bella Fashion!”
Romeo raised an eyebrow, “You’ve thought this through quite well.”.
Carl breathed a sigh of relief, “You flatter me, Mr. Romeo.”
“Let’s go with your idea then.” Romeo’s tone was as casual as ever. “If you do well, your bonus will be doubled.
“Thank you, Mr. Romeo!” Carl was thrilled. It turned out Mr. Romeo was in a bad mood because he missed Ms. AraBella!
Before he left the office, he suddenly remembered something, “Mr. Romeo,”
“Hmm?” Even though Romeo still seemed indifferent, he seemed to be in a better mood.
Romeo’s plan was going smoothly, but he maintained his aloof demeanor.
“Mr. McMillian, I’m just reminding you! You know, for girls, our care and attention is what they need the most, in case they feel left out. Don’t you think I’m right, Mr. McMillian?”
“You’re right.” Romeo finally picked up his phone to call Arabella.
Seeing that Romeo’s mood had improved significantly, Carl finally breathed a sigh of relief and left.
Arabella was discussing business with a manager when her phone suddenly started to vibrate.
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She didn’t immediately check her phone, but stood up and said to the other party’s manager, “Good luck with our future cooperation.”
“Ms Bennett, you’re a straightforward person, I have faith that our partnership will go smoothly.”
The other party’s manager seemed very pleased with her, smiling as he said, “As long as the goods are delivered on time and there is no problem with the quality, we will continue to cooperate”
“I understand” Arabella smiled, “We always aim for the best, you have nothing to worry about.
The other party’s manager left with a smile.
Arabella watched him leave, then checked her phone. She noticed that Romeo had called her twice. She dialed him back, “What’s up?”
“Are you busy?”
“Yeah, just had a meeting with a potential partner.”
“I’d like to be your partner too “Romeo said tenderly, “This way, I could see you more often.”
Arabella chuckled, “Aren’t we seeing each other often enough?”
“Not enough.” Romeo replied firmly, “I want to be with you every second of every minute.”
Arabella was walking down the street, “Alright, I’m about to hail a cab. We can talk when I get home, okay?”
“You’re out alone?” Roméo thought she had an assistant with her, “I’ll come pick you up. Where are you?”
“It’s fine, I’m close to the office. I’ll just grab a cab.”
“I want to pick you up.”
Romeo had already left his office. Carl saw him rushing out and thought something had happened!
Arabella, feeling helpless, sent him her location and then waited at the side of the street.
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Aside from the coffee shop she had just left, the other shops on the street were all empty. Behind her was a piece of land overgrown with weeds, giving off a deserted vibe.
She pulled out her phone to handle some personal matters. Not long after, three cars pulled up.
She looked up and saw Myra, whom she had given a beating; getting out of the car with her brother Harry and a dozen henchmen.
“It’s her!”
Myra was originally going to settle scores with Molly and Iris, but she didn’t expect to see Arabella on the way.
“She slapped me first, and even kicked me!” Myra complained to her brother.
The wind blew Arabella’s long hair, her fresh face left Harry dumbstruck. She was stunning!!
“Harry, stop zoning out! Get revenge for me!” Myra’s swollen face barely covered by one hand, she nudged Harry.
Harry had seen many pretty girls, but Arabella’s beauty was a first.
He walked up to Arabella and asked, “Did you hit my sister?”
Arabella raised an eyebrow, seemingly unbothered by them.
These dozen or so thugs, plus Harry who was still a kid, were they underestimating her?
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“If you know your mistake, kneel down and kowtow to me ten times.” Myra, emboldened by her brother’s support, arrogantly said to Arabella.
Arabella looked at her arrogant demeanor, and coldly said, “Who do you think you are?”
Myra was so angry she couldn’t find words to retort, her face twisted with rage.
“What a sharp–tougued girl.Harry seemed interested, “You don’t have to kneel if you don’t want to. Just keep me company, make me happy, and we’ll let bygones be bygones.”
“Harry, what are you saying? I told you to teach her a lesson!” Myra didn’t want to let this go so easily. She hadn’t had a chance to properly teach Arabella a lesson.
Arabella raised her eyebrow at Harry, “Here? I don’t think so.”
She knew there were a few surveillance cameras around that could provide evidence.
“If you’re shy, we can go there.“ Harry seemed to think she had agreed, pointing to the weed–filled field behind Árabella.
“Alright.” Arabella walked towards the field, Harry followed, and the dozen or so henchmen looked at Myra, unsure whether to follow.
Myra was full of questions.
This girl was known to be good at fighting, why did she give in so easily? Did she know that these thugs were tough, or was she trying to lure her brother? Did she think her beauty could get her into the Cooper family?!
Ha, what a pipe dream!
Arabella walked into the field, the grass reaching up to her knees. She turned to Harry and said, “This is fine.”
Harry hadn’t expected this woman to choose a location. This spot was perfect to block the view of others. She really was shy.
“Just you?” Arabella raised an eyebrow, looking at the dozen or so henchmen behind him, “Aren’t the others joining?”
How could he possibly let his underlings enjoy such a beautiful girl?
Just as Harry was about to lay a hand on Arabella, she quickly caught his hand and before he could react, he was thrown into the bushes, getting a mouthful of
dirt!
“Damn it.” Myra knew she was a tough girl, “What are you guys waiting for? Go and help!”
This girl was really annoying, daring to lay a hand on her precious brother? Harry was the family’s treasure!
The dozen or so thugs rushed at Arabella, a glint of coldness flashed in her eyes She kicked one of the men flying, then swiftly punched another in the stomach.
A stick was swung at her from the air, Arabella grabbed the man’s wrist and hit him over the head with his own stick, then kicked him away.
The remaining thugs surrounded her. They attacked at once, Arabella used one of them as a human shield, then picked off the others one by one. A thug pulled out a knife to slash at Arabella, but she not only dodged swiftly, but also held the knife against his throat, scaring him witless.
Myra watched in shock as Arabella took down each man, one after the other. The last man was trembling from head to toe, hands up in surrender.
He even knocked himself out with his own stick and collapsed in the bushes.
Arabella then turned to Myra.
Myra was scared stiff, and now she was alone!!
“Harry, Harry!” Myra called a few times, but her precious brother didn’t emerge from the bushes. She was scared, unable to comprehend how there could be such a person in this world!
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She looked gentle, but she fought like a devil. How scary! Despite her brother still hiding in the bushes, Myra ran for the car, started it up, and took off! Arabella’s gaze fell on the dozen people groaning in agony in the bushes, then shifted to the distant street. Romeo’s car was on its way.
“Be quiet.” At her command, the dozen people clamped their mouths shut, no matter how much they hurt, they dare not make a sound. Harry was so scared his body was trembling.
He had already sampled Arabella’s violence. She looked so delicate and frail, but when it came to a brawl, she was stronger than most men…
How scary!
Arabella walked to the side of the road, Romeo’s car pulled up just in time. He got out, walked over to Arabella and opened the car door for her, “Sorry to keep you waiting for so long.”
Arabella hopped into the passenger seat, “You didn’t have to come and get me.”
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Arabella studied his handsome face. This close, she could clearly see Romeo’s straight nose, smooth skin….
“I’m not a kid.”
After fastening her seatbelt, Romeo looked up and doted on her, “No matter how old you are, you’ll always be a kid to me.” I’ll always spoil you. Arabella’s cheeks grew warm.
As Romeo was about to close the passenger door and get into the driver’s seat, he noticed two empty cars nearby with their doors still open.
He looked around but didn’t see anyone else, so he didn’t pay much mind. Once inside the car, he turned to Arabella, “What were you negotiating just now?”
“Outsourcing.” Arabella glanced at the rearview mirror. Not one of the group had crawled out from the bushes, probably because she hit them too hard, they couldn’t get up yet.
“In a few days, you can do some outsourcing for me too.”
Arabella thought: What?
“I have a new company that won’t draw attention.”
As Romeo drove, he asked, “Are you hungry? I’ll take you to grab a bite first.”
Arabella checked the time, it was almost noon, so she agreed!
Once in the restaurant’s private room.
Romeo took Arabella’s hand only to find it damp!
He looked down and saw that her right hand was injured, with two bloody scratches!!
“You got injured? When did you get injured?”
Romeo hadn’t looked carefully when he took her hand, he must have touched her wound!
He felt guilty for his carelessness, “Did I hurt you just now?”
Even though he touched her wound, she didn’t cry out in pain, she bore it…
Arabella didn’t even know when she got injured. She glanced at the wound and said lightly, “I’m fine.”
The wound didn’t hurt, she probably got it when she was fighting.
Maybe the men’s clothes had zippers or accessories that accidentally scratched her..
She couldn’t remember the exact reason.
Romeo called for the restaurant manager to bring a first aid kit.
The manager was startled, thinking that the girl Romeo brought had been injured in his restaurant. He started apologizing as soon as he entered…
He even promised to replace all the items in the room, to ensure that nothing could potentially cause harm…
Arabella couldn’t help but laugh at his terrified look, “This has nothing to do with you, you may leave now.”
Upon hearing this, the manager seemed to have been given a reprieve, he bowed and thanked them profusely before rushing out.
“Where were you injured?” Romeo asked with concern, “How did you get hurt?”
“I forgot”
Arabella really couldn’t remember.
She had been injured countless times and bled a lot in the triangular zone, but she never shed a tear or complained about the pain…
Compared to that, these two small cuts that were only two centimeters long felt like a light scratch, they didn’t hurt at all.
“Did someone bully you?” Romeo looked at her, his eyes filled with heartache and concern, “Who was it?”
*No one.” Arabella reassured him, “I don’t even know when I got hurt, it’s okay, it doesn’t hurt.”
Romeo looked down, hiding the rage in his eyes. He couldn’t bear to hurt Arabella, how dare anyone else harm her!
He would definitely get to the bottom of this.
‘I’m going to apply some medicine, it might sting a bit…” Romeo’s movements were very gentle, “If it hurts, tell me, don’t bear it.”
Arabella didn’t even cry out when she was stabbed in the past, she didn’t need to pay attention to these small cuts…
As Romeo gently disinfected and applied the medicine to her wound, he didn’t hear a single sound from her. He knew she was holding back to spare his feelings, and this made him even more determined to find the person who hurt her.
Arabella watched as Romeo carefully wrapped the gauze around her hand, a bit speechless.
“That’s not necessary” She wanted to undo the gauze. It was too visible. She still had to work.
Having such a thick bandage on her hand would draw too much attention.
“When you’re injured, you need to bandage it up. Otherwise, it’ll get infected, heal slower, and leave a scar. What then?”
Arabella was helpless.
“Does it still hurt?”
Arabella didn’t feel any pain, but Romeo’s heart felt like it was being torn apart. He suddenly remembered the two empty cars by the side of the road earlier…
“It doesn’t hurt, you’re overreacting.” Arabella didn’t care about the small injury, but she felt a warm feeling in her heart seeing how much Romeo cared for her.
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Just then, there was a knock at the door. The restaurant manager who had left earlier came in pushing a food cart.
“Mr. McMillian, your meal is ready…”
No other staff dared to come in, so the manager had to do it himself…
As soon as he entered, he saw the usually cold Romeo holding a girl and whispering sweet nothings.
He knew Romeo must be in love and cared deeply about this girl.
The manager kept his head down while serving the food, then said, “Enjoy your meal, and was about to leave when he heard Romeo’s voice-
“Wait a minute.”
The restaurant manager was all in a flutter, thinking, “Mr. McMillian isn’t gonna hold me responsible, is he?”
“Mr. McMillian, if necessary, I can get a doctor right away to check on this lady…”
“Take the first aid kit away.”
“What?” The manager was dumbstruck. That’s all he wanted?
“What are you waiting for?”
“Right, I’ll take the first aid kit away…” The manager hastily picked up the first aid kit and bolted with the food cart.
He thought Romeo would lose his temper, but surprisingly, Romeo wasn’t as bad–tempered as the rumors suggested.
On the other hand,
When Molly and Iris arrived at Sunshine Apartment, they were stunned!
Was it for only $350 to stay in such a luxurious neighborhood? As if they were standing in the clouds, they followed Dean to the 10th floor, and after entering the password to open the door, they were shocked by the environment inside!
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The house was lavishly decorated, A house as clean as if no one ever lived in it could cost only $350? “Did Ms. Bennett get it wrong?” Molly couldn’t believe her eyes, “Dean, are you sure about the price?”
“Yup, that’s the price.” Dean chuckled, dropping the luggage, “I’ll leave you alone then.”
Molly and Iris exchanged a glance, too shocked to react….
After Romeo dropped Arabella back at her office, he immediately asked Carl to investigate her injury. Soon enough, Carl sent him a video.
The video was taken by a roadside security camera.
Three cars parked in front of Arabella, a man and a woman got out of the car and surrounded her, followed by a dozen strong men. Soon, they left the camera’s range, heading towards a nearby wasteland. A few minutes later, Arabella appeared alone in the footage, getting into Romeo’s car.
Whatever had happened, with so many people bullying her alone, Romeo’s expression darkened, “Find them. I want to question them personally.” Some time later.
The group of men were brought to the wasteland. They looked up to see a man, tall and elegant, with eight bodyguards standing behind him….
They had no idea what was going on, and asked the man, “Sir, can we ask who you’re with? We’re with the Cooper family! Why did you bring us here…Do we know each other?”
Rubbing their sore bodies, they all looked puzzled.
“I’m here to avenge my girl.” Romeo said coldly, his gaze icy, “Do you remember that?”
The men seemed to understand something. Was he avenging that girl?
When they thought of that terrifying girl, they couldn’t help but shudder…
“You’re all grown men, bullying a little girl?” Romeo’s eyes flashed with authority, like a king in the darkness, “So many of you ganging up on one person? Bullying a woman?”
“Sir, we can talk this out, that girl beat us up real bad, we’re the ones who got bullied! Look at our wounds!”
“Yeah, that girl is too strong, we’re no match for her!”
“She must have been boxing since she was little…”
“No, I’ve been boxing since I was little, but I’m not as strong as her. She’s a demon!”
“A demon?” Romeo’s voice was low and filled with a hint of anger.
“No, sir, we mean…she’s very strong…”
“Take them away.” Romeo’s voice was cold, “Let them think about what they’ve done.”
“Sir, you need to believe us…”
“We were the ones who got beat up…”
“We didn’t touch her…”
A dozen men were beaten up again by Romeo’s bodyguards, they were in so much pain they could hardly stand.
They complained in pain, “This is so unfair!”
Romeo’s eyes narrowed, he asked sternly, “I’ll ask you again, who touched her?”
One of the men was close to tears, he whimpered, “You’re overestimating us, we couldn’t even get close to her if we tried.”
Another man also whined, “We didn’t even touch her hair and she beat us up like this. Look, even lost a tooth.”
Romeo’s eyes were cold, “Then how did she get the injuries on her hand?”
“She got injured?”
A dozen men were all stunned. They clearly didn’t touch her.
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“Even if she got hurt, it’s definitely lighter than what they got.”
“Do you think she didn’t have enough fun beating us up, so she went to find others and ended up getting hurt elsewhere?”
“We definitely don’t have that capacity…”
“Even if all my dead ancestors came back to life, armed with the power of hell, they still couldn’t take her down!”
The guys were all so flustered!
That violent girl bullied them and then called her boyfriend to bash them up!
That’s way too much!
“What about the two bosses?” Romeo asked Carl next to him, sounding quite Indifferent.
Before Carl could reply, one of the guys said, “Myra got scared shitless, had a car accident on her way home, and is in the hospital fighting for her life.”
Another guy chimed in, “Harry’s in surgery. The doctor said if he came in any later, he’d be a goner!”
That serious?
His girl seemed gentle and cute, not the fighting type.
These guys must be framing her!
Carl approached Romeo and whispered, “Mr. McMillian, when I found them, they were already seriously injured…”
It must have been Arabella!
Arabella looked so gentle, how could she have the strength to beat these guys up like this?!
Would Mr. McMillian’s life after marriage be full of challenges?
“Tell them to stay away from my girl, Romeo said, preparing to leave.
Carl quickly asked, “Mr. McMillian, what should we do with these guys?”
Romeo glanced at them, sounding nonchalant, “Teach them another lesson.”
Another beating?” The guys were shocked. What had they done to deserve three beatings in one day?!
Once by the girl, twice by this guy’s order!
They would resign after going back! Working for the Cooper family was too dangerous! The little money they earned couldn’t even cover their medical expenses!
“Mister, it’s our last breath……” “Could you just kick us a few times and be done with it?”
“Is that okay? Can I beat myself up?”
The bodyguards didn’t bother talking to them, they just gave them a thorough beating. Screams echoed from the wasteland…
The other side, Molly arrived at the company just after three in the afternoon.
When Oscar saw her just returning to her post during his inspection, he frowned in dissatisfaction.
“Molly!” Oscar scolded loudly. “What time do you think it is? Do you think this company is your home, come and go as you please? Do you respect the company’s regulations?”
Everyone turned their attention to Molly, worried for her.
Molly lowered her head like a child who had done something wrong. “Good afternoon. I took time off with Ms. Bennett’s approval. I’ll get my work done as soon as possible. I haven’t wasted a second.”
“Ms. Bennett?” Oscar sneered coldly. “You’re going straight to Ms. Bennett now? Does Ms. Bennett have a lot of free time? Does she need to approve a leave personally?”
“No…Ms. Bennett is actually very busy. I was the one bothering her.”
In Molly’s eyes, Ms. Bennett was always working hard and focusing on her job.
This was completely different from when Oscar often left the company to hang out.