Chapter 22

Clara had never been treated in such a way. She struggled with all her might as she shouted, "Evelyn Jefferson! How dare you hit me? I'll make sure your father dies in prison!"

The mention of her father further fueled her rage. Evelyn's grip on her tightened.

"Since your parents never taught you any manners, I'll do it for them!"

Clara was slightly shorter than Evelyn, and as she was brought up like a princess, she was no match for Evelyn at all.

Minutes later, her face was all bruised up. Clara gritted her teeth and spat, "Just you wait, Evelyn Jefferson!" Then, she ran out holding her cheek.

The hatred in Evelyn's eyes did not fade away as she looked at her reddened palm. Those slaps were not enough to pay back for the trouble Clara brought her.

She had done all she could to free herself of her mother's shadows. She would not allow Clara to push her back into the darkness. After straightening out her clothes, Evelyn went back to the office.

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Half an hour later, Charlie hurri