Chapter 376

Peggy's words made the onlookers point fingers at Calla.

Pierre was incensed by this. Pointing an accusing finger at Peggy, he demanded, "Peggy, you need to apologize to Calla for that!"

"Why should I? I know you're a skilled lawyer, Mr. Garland. Go ahead and take me to court. I'd love to see how you justify your actions for a woman who's been divorced!" Peggy was fearless, not intimidated by Pierre at all.

"I refuse to stoop to your level. A lawsuit with you would be beneath me as a lawyer. I've never struck a woman, but I'm making an exception for you today." Seething with anger, Pierre stepped forward to hit Peggy.

Seeing this, Calla quickly held him back. "Mr. Garland, calm down!"

Pierre was a top lawyer in Riverford. If word got out that he had hit a woman in public, it would be a serious blow to his reputation.

When Peggy saw Pierre was getting serious, she backed off a couple of steps and yelled, "He's hitting me! A lawyer is attacking me!"

In no time, the cafe manager an