Chapter 9

The city was not large, and by the next day, explosive rumors of the scandal had already spread everywhere.

Mr. Zimmer did not dare report it to the police, let alone pursue any legal action. He quietly checked into his own hospital for treatment, claiming he had fallen and injured himself.

The nurses, however, could not contain their giggles as they gossiped among themselves. "Fallen? With handprints all over his face?"

Blair was too ashamed to return to work and clung to Liam like a lifeline. "It was all Mr. Zimmer’s fault. He coerced me. He’s my boss, what was I supposed to do?"

I stood outside, listening to their conversation, deep in thought. It wasn’t enough. That scumbag Liam still needed one final blow. Luckily, I had already prepared for it.

An hour later, I waited by Liam’s car. His anger seemed to have cooled somewhat, with Blair clinging closely behind him. When they saw me, Blair’s face flushed with both shame and anger.

"You got what you wanted. What more do you