Chapter 213

Alicia carefully examined the corner of Calla's mouth.

Seeing the wound there, she furiously exclaimed, "Why is Peggy everywhere I look? You should have had Pierre hit her a few more times and knocked her teeth out. We'll see if she still talks so much then!"

"All these issues started with those few slaps. Besides, Peggy didn't lose out this time; she got over ten thousand dollars in medical expenses," Calla said, frowning.

"Peggy is just a nuisance, and she only causes you minor inconveniences. Faith is the dangerous one. You can't let your guard down with her!" Alicia reminded her.

"What else can I do? She uses underhanded methods." Calla groaned.

"So what's your plan?" Alicia asked as she cast Calla a worried look.

Calla fiddled with her cutlery for a while. "I'm thinking of resigning," she said after some time.

"Resigning? That's your solution?" Alicia's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Well, what do you suggest I do? The rumors about Pierre and I are spreading like wildfire. I