Chapter 20
Úཀྵ 69]
89
“Hayden, you can’t say that. This all started because of me. Sophia’s actions are the result of her being deceived, Bianca shook her head.
She anxiously called out to Byron, “Byron, Emily’s been through a lot. She was jealous of the love and care I got from our parents and brothers, which made her act out. I get it, and I don’t mind. Please don’t go after her friend Sophia; she was tricked, too.”
“Cut your crap. Jealous of you? What’s there to be jealous of, other than your ugly face? You deserved to be hit, and I only regret not hitting you harder.”
Sophia was furious at Bianca’s twisted words and started cursing.
This only made Byron angrier.
He reached out and grabbed Sophia by the collar.
His eyes were bloodshot, like an enraged leopard.
“You bullied Bianca, too. Perfect, I’ll deal with you now and then handle Emily later,” Byron’s eyes were fierce.
Sophia sensed the danger and swallowed hard, but she stubbornly said, “Let go of me! Do you know who I am? I’m the daughter of the Brown family. If you dare touch me today, you’ll regret it.”
Byron sneered, “The Brown family? Do you think the Reyes family is afraid of you?”
Sophia had never met Byron before. He was the illegitimate son of the Reyes family, brought back after the original heir was left disabled in a car accident. Most people assumed Byron would be the next heir.
Sophia’s face changed.
Byron was pleased with her reaction and raised his fist to strike Sophia’s face.
“Stop!”
Emily arrived and saw Byron about to ruin Sophia’s face. She shouted coldly.
Byron’s hand paused in mid–air.
Bianca’s eyes flashed.
At this critical moment, Emily couldn’t be allowed to interfere.
If Sophia’s face were ruined, Emily would be the one responsible. Sophia might not blame Emily immediately, but over time, her twisted psyche could turn her against Emily.
“Emily, it’s dangerous! Don’t go over there!” Bianca shouted urgently.
Byron heard Emily’s arrival and didn’t stop his fist, aiming for Sophia.
1/4
8:51 Tue, Oct 14
Chapter 20
:
After dealing with Sophia, he would handle Emily to vent Bianca’s anger.
“Sophia…”
Katya arrived a moment later, saw the scene, and screamed in fear, covering her face to avoid witnessing the tragedy.
Bianca secretly smirked, her eyes filled with uncontrollable glee.
The next moment, a painful scream echoed.
But it wasn’t Sophia’s.
It was Byron’s rough voice.
Everyone present was shocked.
Bianca’s smirk froze, and Hayden’s eyes widened in disbelief at the scene.
Emily had effortlessly caught Byron’s fist, her expression eerily calm.
Byron’s fist was immobilized in her hand, unable to move.
ཙཾ, (89 )
As for Sophia, she had closed her eyes in despair, feeling regret for the first time. But the expected pain never came. Instead, she felt dizzy and found herself pulled behind Emily.
Sophia, feeling like she had narrowly escaped death, opened her eyes to see Emily holding Byron’s fist as if it were an ant.
Emily’s fierce gaze and perfect profile were stunning.
“Emily, you saved me! I thought I was going to be disfigured.” Sophia suddenly turned into a fawning puppy, rubbing against Emily’s arm.
Emily wasn’t used to such close contact, having never experienced it before. She felt uneasy and pushed Sophia towards Katya.
‘Let go of me, you crazy woman!” Byron couldn’t believe Emily’s strength and felt an intense pain, as if his bones were breaking.
The fact that Emily and Sophia were talking as if he wasn’t there made him feel humiliated in front of his followers and Bianca. He glared at them, furious.
He gritted his teeth and tried to break free from Emily’s grip, but it was futile.
Bianca frowned.
She couldn’t believe Emily had the strength to hold Byron. Maybe Byron was just pretending because he found Emily attractive.
No way. Even if she didn’t like Byron, she wouldn’t let Emily have him.
“Emily, blame me if you want, but don’t anger Byron. He’s only misunderstanding you because of me. If you have any grievances, take them out on me,” Bianca said anxiously, trying to intervene.
2/4
Chapter 20
Hayden held her back each time, “Don’t go. You’re weak and might get hurt by Emily. Let me handle this.”
He comforted Bianca and then stepped forward, coldly commanding, “Emily, let go. Don’t think that just because you’re strong from scavenging, you can take on Byron. He’s just playing with you.”
Others chimed in.
“Hey, Emily, let go. Byron is just being kind to you. Don’t think you’re really capable.”
“Byron, don’t be gentle with her. She’s just trying to seduce you, but your heart belongs to Bianca.”
These people were used to bullying female classmates with Byron, spewing vulgarities effortlessly.
Emily’s eyes narrowed.
Hayden continued, “Emily, how long are you going to keep this up? Do you know who this is? He’s the future heir of the Reyes Group. Angering him will affect our Johnson Group. You bullied Bianca, and Byron is defending her. You deserve this. Take the beating and learn your lesson!”
This was her brother.
In her past life, she risked everything for him, even nearly losing her life.
And what did she get in return?
He was grateful to Bianca for worrying about him, while she lay injured and alone, accused of faking her illness.
By now, Hayden was already being set up.
Emily’s cold smile appeared, “Instead of worrying about Bianca, you should take care of yourself. Or enjoy your last moments.”
After all, if she hadn’t saved him, he would have been tricked into going abroad and losing a kidney.
“How dare you curse me!”
“Emily, you can hate me, but how can you curse Hayden?” Bianca cried, looking like she was about to faint.
Byron’s heart ached seeing this.
He gritted his teeth and pulled hard.
Emily’s eyes flashed with a strange smile.
She suddenly let go.
Byron, having used all his strength, stumbled and fell to the ground.
“Byron!”
8:52 Tue, Oct 14
Chapter 20
Chaos ensued.
a
89
Sophia couldn’t help but laugh, looking at Emily with admiration.
Katya was equally shocked.
“Let’s go! Emily didn’t want to waste time and called Sophia and Katya to leave.
“Emily, you’re dead meat! You won’t make it out of this grove alive today!” Byron, humiliated, blocked their path with murderous intent.
His followers, realizing what happened, joined him in blocking the three girls.
Chapter Comments
LIKE
