Almost by instinct, Chloe instantly shut her eyes. Even if she did, she could vividly feel the hairpin in Rose's hand less than an inch away from her eye. If she opened them now, Rose might actually impale her eyeball.Amidst the terror, she heard another command from Rose above her head. "Get on the ground and apologize to Grandpa!" Her voice was as cold as ice.Despite her reluctance, Chloe gave in to the pressure. "Okay. I will. But first, take that thing away…" As if unfulfilled, she continued to request, "Also, you must let me go. Otherwise, h-how can I lie face down?"She thought Rose wouldn't fulfill her request, but to her surprise, she did.Regaining her freedom, Chloe had no plans to prostrate and apologize. When she looked up and saw Oliver's picture, it felt like he was staring at her."Face down!" Rose's voice sounded again.Chloe scanned the crowd, who had condemning gazes, and realized they were waiting for her to do it. Their looks conveyed that they would not lea
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