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Chapter 7

Author: Bromelia Fische
A sharp smack echoed through the air, and Susan's body flew backward, crashing to the ground with a heavy thud.

Everyone stood frozen, staring in shock. On the ground, Susan's face was marked with a glaring slap print, and blood dripped from the corner of her mouth.

Troy stepped forward, his presence overwhelming.

Susan's eyes widened in fear as she stammered, "Wh-what do you think you're doing?"

His large hand reached out, grabbing her by the neck. His voice was chillingly calm. "Who's shameless again? I'm giving you a chance to speak properly. Otherwise, your face won't be in one piece by the end of today."

Tears welled up in Susan's eyes as she trembled in fear. "I-I'm shameless. Please, d-don't hurt me."

She sobbed, her voice breaking. Never in her life had she been treated like this.

"Now you're starting to get it," Troy sneered, his tone cold. "Would've been better if you'd understood sooner, you shameless wench."

With that, he tossed her aside and walked over to Joanna
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