Chapter 68

She opened the door, surprising the women spinning on the swivel chair. They turned to face him.

"What are you doing here?" Lian reprimanded.

"Get out before the owner catches you here," Blessie added.

"They might be cleaning here," Chloe said, picking up tissues and spreading them on the floor. "Pick up your mess; you look like garbage anyway."

"Chloe!" a man's voice boomed as he entered.

"D... daddy," the girl seemed surprised.

"You're so disrespectful!" he slapped Chloe on the right cheek.

Her friends rushed to her aid.

"Pick up your mess, Chloe," she ordered.

"And who are you to boss me around?" she remained defiant despite the pain.

"Yeah, you're so rude," Lian added.

"Pick it up by yourself!" Blessie shouted.

The two girls received slaps from their parents.

"Daddy, why?" Lian asked, holding her cheek.

"I made a mistake raising you without manners. It's time to cut off your insolence!" her father yelled.

"Gentlemen, calm down," she intervened. "We'll discuss this now. Please, hav