Chapter 494

Karen’s heart skipped a beat, her eyes widening as she realized that Elena was about to hit her back. She anticipated Elena's next move. She had not expected Elena to retaliate and try to slap her back, however she was ready to defend herself.

Just as Elena’s hand swung towards her face, Karen instinctively reached out and caught Elena’s wrist mid air before the hand could reach her face.

The sudden halt of her hand surprised Elena who didn't expect Karen to move so quickly and catch her wrist mid air. She had expected Karen to just stand by and get slapped, but she was wrong.

Karen’s grip on Elena’s wrist was surprisingly strong but controlled, her eyes locked onto Elena’s with a coldness that sent a shiver down her spine. Elena was shocked, not just by the fact that Karen had anticipated her hand and caught it before she could deliver the slap, but also by how her demeanor was so cold, it was frightening.

This wasn’t the impression Elena had of Karen. She had expected Karen to be