Chapter 9

So it had been Regina!

The final thread holding Nikita together finally snapped. She raised her hand and delivered a sharp slap across Regina's face.

Following the crisp smack, a distinct handprint appeared on the latter's fair cheek. She clasped a hand to her face in disbelief and turned to glare at Nikita.

"Nikita Shea, how dare you hit me?"

Regina's features contorted in anger. She lunged forward, ready to retaliate. However, Nikita grabbed her wrist and swung a palm at her again.

Her tone was cold and firm, while her eyes were bloodshot with rage. She stared fixedly at Regina. "So what if I hit you? If anything happens to my mom, you deserve nothing but death."

Regina shivered with fear. She gritted her teeth and retorted, "Aren't you afraid I'll tell Nathaniel?"

Nikita scoffed. "Go ahead and tell him! There are surveillance cameras in the hallway. This would be the perfect opportunity for you to show him your disgusting two-faced nature."

Furious and at a loss, Regina sta