Hearing this, Jill and Peggy were taken aback.While they were still in shock, Calla continued to smile. "Let's do that, then. Please pack your belongings. I'll move my luggage here right away."Then, Calla turned to some tourists gathered in the hallway. "Everyone, if you need anything, please let me know. I'll do my best to ensure your satisfaction!"Instantly, the mood shifted. The tourists smiled and nodded at Calla, whispering among themselves. "This tour guide is great!" "Yes, we should use this travel agency again the next time we're back home for a vacation. She isn't a certified guide but she is certainly top-notch. Can you imagine how much better their certified tour guides would be? The service must be even better!"The tourists' reactions coupled with Calla's actions left Jill and Peggy speechless. If they continued to argue, it would only make others think they were being unreasonable. Thus, Jill and Peggy obediently went back to pack their things. They eventually
In an unfamiliar place like this, who would want to pick a fight with Calla? The next moment, curses filled the air."I'll beat you to death, you bitch! You always oppose me. I'll show you how I deal with a tramp like you!" It was Jill's voice.Calla immediately realized it was Jill and her daughter attacking her. With her hair pulled by Peggy, she was left with no means to fight back.Jill stepped forward and slapped Calla just then, leaving her dizzy and disoriented."Help me! I'm being attacked! Help!" In her desperation, Calla could only cry for help."Go on and scream, you bitch!" Jill yanked off her shoes and struck Calla hard across the mouth. The force of the blow sent a jolt of pain through Calla's face, and she feared her lips had been split open.At this hour, Calla knew that no one would hear her cries for help in this quiet corner of the hallway. She had to rely on herself. Even though it was two against one, she couldn't let them bully her.The next moment, Cal
Hearing this accusation, Calla was stunned for a while but quickly denied it. "She's lying! She's the slut! She's the mistress that destroyed my family!"Calla knew that if the security guard believed Jill, he might not intervene. In society, mistresses were ostracized and reviled by everyone. If the fight continued, she would be at a disadvantage against the two of them.Jill tried to argue further, but the security guard sternly said, "I don't care who the mistress is. But this is a hotel, not a boxing ring. If you want to fight, get out of here. No one will care if you kill each other!"With his warning, Jill and Peggy stopped pestering Calla. They glared at her, then hobbled away while supporting each other.Calla coldly watched their receding backs, raising her chin in thought. Although she had been outnumbered in this fight, she didn't come out too shabbily.Seeing the fighting women disperse, the security guard cursed under his breath and walked away.At that moment, Calla
Calla was so frightened that her legs went weak. When she realized it was two drunk men, she immediately turned to run. However, the two men quickly blocked her path, one in front and one behind."Where are you going in such a hurry, babe?" One of the men, greasy and fat, cast a lecherous gaze over Calla from head to toe.Calla was terrified. She rarely went out this late and had never encountered such a situation before. She felt panic rising inside her, not knowing what to do.The other man, thin as a plank, stroked his lips and leered. "Why are you out so late? You must be feeling lonely at home. Is your man not satisfying you? No worries, we can help your man out!"Calla jumped back in fright when she heard that and yelled, "What are you trying to do?"Unfortunately, she bumped straight into the fat man behind her. His hand brushed against Calla's coat, making her voice tremble. "Stop what you're doing, or I'll call the police right now!"The two men exchanged a glance, the
As Calla closed her eyes, resigning herself to her fate, a loud and angry male voice came from outside the alley. "Stop!"Both of the vile men immediately halted and stood up. They looked toward the figure walking into the alley. Calla opened her eyes and saw a tall figure approaching. The man appeared to be wearing a leather jacket, tall and burly. He projected an intimidating presence even before taking action.Seeing the figure, Calla felt a glimmer of hope. She didn't know who he was, but maybe she had a chance of being saved. Hastily, she pulled up her pants and sweater, hugging herself tightly. The bitter cold penetrated her thin clothing, causing her to shiver uncontrollably. Her fear only made it worse.The figure stopped less than ten feet away from the fat man and the skinny man. Though Calla couldn't see his face, he seemed strangely familiar.The fat man tilted his head and said, "Hey man, I advise you not to disturb us. If you're looking for a woman to warm you u
Seeing Calla's disheveled state, he frowned. He retrieved her coat from the ground, helped her up, and draped it over her trembling shoulders.Stunned by fear, Calla let him assist her. Her legs felt weak, and she couldn't stand. Her heart was pounding, relieved to be saved but still unable to walk.Noticing her state of shock, he held her shoulders and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"Calla could no longer hold back her emotions and burst into tears. His brow creased deeply as he drew her into his embrace, allowing her to weep without restraint.Calla never imagined that he would arrive at such a critical moment. If those two creeps had violated her, she'd have no idea how to deal with herself after that.Despite her strong demeanor, she was still a woman. When she found herself in such a situation, she was so scared that her legs turned limp. She even started bawling her eyes out.She wasn't as strong as she thought she was. After everything that transpired, she was just
Calla soaked in the bathtub for nearly an hour. When the water was about to turn cold, she wearily got out. She dried herself with a towel and looked at her reflection in the mirror above the sink. Her cheeks and the corners of her mouth were bruised and her hair was messy. There were also bruises on her arms and legs. Seeing those injuries, Calla frowned. She reflected on how harrowing the night had been. At least there were no broken bones or more severe violations. It was a stroke of luck in such an unlucky situation. In her darkest hour, when all hope seemed lost, a knight in shining armor arrived in time to save her.Remembering that the knight was still outside, Calla put on a bathrobe and tied it securely. Considering the traditional distinctions between genders, things could never get too complicated between them. She had learned from past experiences and couldn't repeat those mistakes.As soon as Calla left the bathroom, Pierre, sitting on the couch, glanced at her for
Seeing Pierce's thoughtfulness, Calla accepted the ice pack with both hands. She gratefully said, "If I hadn't met you tonight, I don't know what would have happened. Thank you!"Pierre's face reddened, and he said sheepishly, "It was nothing. You don't need to make a big deal out of it.""It may be a small gesture to you, but it was life-saving to me," Calla said, looking earnestly at Pierre.Pierre didn't continue retorting and instead motioned for Calla to put the ice pack on her face. Calla obediently placed the towel-wrapped ice pack against her cheek. Despite the warmth in the room, the ice was especially cold to her sensitive skin. When the ice came into contact with her face, she couldn't help but wince slightly."By the way, how did you end up here?" Calla asked curiously after a moment, looking at Pierre."I... was bored during Christmas, so I decided to go on a solo road trip. When I reached that alley, I suddenly felt that something was off, so I went to check it o