Chapter 268

Caught off guard by Linda's sudden attack, Renee lost her balance and fell.

Her hands instinctively shot out to break her fall, landing right on the broken teacup shards.

Pain shot through her body, leaving her defenseless against Linda's assault.

Susanne rushed to help. "Let go of my daughter!"

But Linda, desperate to exonerate Travis, had shocking strength!

She yanked at Renee's scarf, shrieking: "Father, look! I have proof! I'll show you she's been seducing Carl!"

The scarf tightened around Renee's throat, choking her. Just as she felt her neck might snap, Patrick finally pulled the frenzied Linda away.

The scarf came with her.

Susanne quickly shielded Renee: "Renee, are you alright?"

Renee tried to answer but could only cough. "I'm... fine."

Susanne glared at Linda: “Linda, have you lost your mind?"

"Ha! Better worry about explaining to Father why your daughter has Carl's belongings when she's supposedly cut ties with him!"

Linda held up Renee's scarf triumphantly.

Ren