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Julia’s POV

“Oh, but of course,” Celeste sneered. “Some women will do anything to climb their way up. Isn’t that right, a whore…”

I landed her a hot slap.The slap came before she could finish the sentence. A sharp sound filled across the room as my palm connected with her cheek.

“One more word from you, I’ll let you see reasons why you should never interfere in my matter.”

Celeste staggered backward, losing her balance and collapsing onto the floor immediately my hand landed on her face. She wasn’t expecting it. A shrill scream tore from her throat as she clutched her burning cheek.

“Alex! Alex!” she wailed.

I stood, waiting to see what would happen next.

Alex moved fast, his expression darkening as he stepped toward me, his arm grabbing my wrist and just as he was about to hit me, his hand was caught mid air.

“You dare lay a hand on her? I’ll rip you off.

Lucas’s grip was firm, and his cold voice sliced through the tension.

Alex turned to glare at him, but I saw fear in his eyes.
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