Roxy's voice was stern at the mention of justice. Her eyes were cold.She had lived in the shadows of the Holy Maiden all her life. She would not allow an illegitimate child to outrank her.She would ensure Victoria would never be able to raise her head in front of her.Victoria wanted to choose a husband? To marry into a noble family?Dream on!Roxy would make sure that no one would want to marry Victoria. She would turn Victoria into a joke and make her Lena's biggest embarrassment!Vanessa lay on the floor. Her head felt heavy, but she was still conscious.She heard Roxy's words and turned around. "Roxy, you—"The second Vanessa tried to speak, her face flared up with pain. She gritted her teeth and did not dare to speak.Her face was unrecognizable. She could only express herself through her eyes. They seemed to look aggrieved and incriminating.Janice used her hands to cover her cheeks. She sobbed and said, "Ms. Bennett, may … may I say something?"You are also a lady.
As soon as Sebastian finished speaking, Roxy pointed at Vanessa and Janice. "Take a look for yourself."Vanessa did not need a mirror to understand how ugly she looked.The thought of having so many men witness her in such a state made her furious. Not to mention, she had always admired Sebastian.She had to do something.Vanessa lowered her head and began to groan in pain. She acted as if she was about to die. "Mr … Mr. Veron, you must help me obtain justice."Janice also stopped covering her face with her hand. She walked up to Sebastian and sobbed. "I just said a few things when I was suddenly being slapped."Everyone started to stand out and help Roxy criticize Victoria.Benjamin's expression turned colder every time someone new stood out to criticize Victoria.If it weren't for Victoria stopping him, Benjamin would have taken action against them.He looked like the devil as he stood there beside Victoria. After a while, no one dared to speak.Roxy looked at Benjamin. Her
Roxy frowned as she looked at Victoria."They already understand that they are in the wrong. Considering it's their first time committing such an offense, could Ms. Victoria show them some mercy?"Especially since Vanessa is already disfigured from that beating. I'm sure Ms. Victoria has already vented her anger by now."Forget Janice. Everyone knew Vanessa was her friend.The Bennett family also had a close relationship with the Ives family.Victoria had punished Vanessa because of her. Victoria even wanted to drag the Ives family into the mess. Wasn't Victoria just blatantly disrespecting her family and her?"No!"Victoria rejected her suggestion firmly.Roxy was furious after being publicly rejected. She said coldly, "Ms. Victoria, you've only returned to the Hughes clan not long ago. You should not make everyone your enemy."Victoria raised her eyebrow and chuckled. She said casually, "Are you threatening me?"Before today, Victoria had never crossed paths with Roxy. She
Victoria looked at Vanessa. Then, she turned to look at Benjamin.She pretended to be in a dilemma as she said, "Who should I believe?""Me, of course!"Benjamin's voice was loud. There was an inexplicable sense of dominance in the air around him.Roxy watched as Benjamin hurriedly explained himself. She remembered how his almighty self would always act like he was being charitable whenever he talked to her.The sadness in her heart increased tenfold.She looked at Benjamin with hope as she pleadingly said, "Benjamin!"Victoria seemed to be enjoying the show as she slowly stood up. However, Benjamin quickly pulled her into the show."Doesn't Ms. Victoria know which is the truth and which is false?"Benjamin walked up to Victoria.Victoria raised an eyebrow. She said, "Do you hear yourself? How would I know about your relationship with Ms. Bennett?"Benjamin looked straight at Victoria. "Didn't I tell you when I went to Maiden Manor to give you the portrait?"I told you I fe
Everyone inside and outside the gazebo slowly left with Victoria's departure.Roxy stood rooted at the spot. She watched Victoria leave with gritted teeth.Roxy looked down at the ground, unwilling to let anyone see her indignance or the burning hatred in her eyes.She would get her revenge.Be it Victoria, Benjamin, or Sebastian, they will face her wrath.A woman, dressed elegantly, walked up to comfort Roxy."Ms. Bennett, how are you feeling? Are you sad? Are you alright? How could Ms. Victoria do such a thing?"Roxy did not feel an ounce of comfort from that woman's words.But when Roxy looked up, all the anger in her eyes was hidden.Her usual eloquent smile was plastered on her face. It looked like a mask.Other than the slight coldness in her smile, she looked exactly like her usual self."Ms. Victoria is of noble lineage. There's nothing wrong with her reprimanding me when I've done something wrong. That's how it should be."Everyone was stunned by Roxy's words. Alth
Victoria listened to Asher's sincere words. She was surprised.She asked, "Don't you know what happened at the stables?"Asher was confused as he shook his head. "I went to deal with some business. After that, I went back to the gazebo. You know everything after that."What happened at the stables?"Asher had been harboring Yves in a small wooden house behind the paddock.The wooden house was like a secret base. Very few people knew about it. The public had not discovered the house either.His sister, Anna Chadler, had joined today's birthday banquet. However, Anna had stumbled upon Yves and took a liking to him. She even said she wanted to marry him.Asher quickly rushed over to handle that issue. Then, he quickly rushed back to his guests.Victoria thought quickly and smiled. "Nothing happened."Asher looked at her mischievous smile and did not believe her. He said with determination, "You're lying!"Victoria did not argue with him. Instead, she changed the subject."Mr. C
The second Benjamin's hand touched Victoria's, he immediately felt the cold.The summer heat was unbearable, yet Victoria's hand felt like it just came out of a freezer.It was cold and tense.Benjamin felt his heart drop at the touch.Although he had lost his memory, he remembered that her hand had always been warm. Even during the coldest days in winter, her hand would be soft and warm. It shouldn't be ice-cold like this.Benjamin pursed his lips. His eyes were full of shock. He began to feel a strong sense of heartache on Victoria's behalf.Victoria did not want Benjamin to know anything about her health.She frowned and tried to pull her hand back. However, Benjamin's grip only tightened."Get rid of the ice blocks!"Benjamin's voice was cold and harsh.Asher looked at Benjamin and Victoria's hands. Weren't they being too much?Even if they pretended that he and Victoria's subordinates weren't present, Sebastian was still sitting right there.Just as Asher was contempla
Wendy listened to Asher's introduction. She exclaimed, "Horses No. 3 and No. 8 seem to be the best contestants out there."If nothing unexpected happens, the winner will be between them. If everyone bets on them, wouldn't you lose all your money?"Sebastian smiled and said, "Mr. Chadler always loses money whenever he invites people over to bet on horses."Victoria thought she heard wrong and looked at Asher in disbelief. "You suffer a loss every time?"Asher nodded as if there was nothing wrong with it. "Happiness is more important. Ms. Victoria, you can bet on Horse No. 8. My lucky number will definitely bring you some luck.""You—You find joy over losing money?""Money is a materialistic object. We earn money to spend it."Money was meant to be spent, but not in such a way.What was this called? He was basically earning money for other people to spend.Victoria had met people who spent money like water, but she had never seen anyone spend like Asher was doing.Rather than l