Ivanna watched as she charged toward us with an intense re.
Ivanna stepped forward without hesitation and looked at Liora, saying sarcastically, "Oh! This is the most delightful thing that has happened to metely. How did you end up with that bruise, Ms. Liora? It seems like the heavens have finally opened their eyes."
When she heard Ivanna''s words, Liora became even more furious, "What did you say? Say it again!"
Ivanna was unperturbed. Instead, she yfully retorted, "I can repeat it as many times as you want. What''s the matter? Don''t you like hearing the truth? Well, tough luck. That''s a fact. Looks like you''re reaping what you sow. Did you do something terrible again?"
Her words made Lauren burst intoughter.
The woman who was with Liora caught up to her and grabbed her. Liora shouted, "Why are you pulling me away?!"
Frightened, the woman quickly released her grip, looking pale as she nced at us.
Liora rushed toward Ivanna. It startled me as I was afraid she would touch Ivanna.
I hurriedly pulled Ivanna away, saying, "Be careful!"
Lauren also jumped in surprise. She stood in front of Ivanna and sternly addressed Liora. "Liora, are you out of your mind? You''re injured, but you still want to go around picking fights?"
Liora didn''t even look at Lauren. Instead, she pointed at me. "Chloe, you wicked woman! You shouldn''t be too proud. You might not be the one whoughsst. Watch yourself. I''ll remember this grudge." When she heard that, Ivanna, who was never afraid of anything, eximed, "Holy crap! Surely you didn''t do this, Chlo? Why didn''t you say that earlier? We could have shared in the joy. This is a great piece of news. I''m ecstatic. Why did you keep me in the dark?"
Lauren also seemed surprised. She looked at me and said, "Why didn''t you say anything?"
I smiled faintly at the two of them, then said to Liora, "If you hadn''t attacked mest night, your wrist wouldn''t be broken right now. Try me again. I wouldn''t mind seeing your left hand in a cast, too."
She looked at me with hostility, and it was clear from her gritted teeth that she hated me.
Casually, I continued, "We''ll just have
to wait and see who''lle out on top in the end. Those whomit unjust acts will eventually self-destruct. I''d advise you to take care of yourself and reflect on what you''ve done. Your brother is a
perfect example."
"Stop pretending to be confident. Just because you''re with As doesn''t mean you''re invincible. Hah... There''ll be moments when you cry, and As won''t be able to shield you from everything. He might crumble, too."
"Will you die if you stop boasting?" Ivanna retorted.
Lauren immediately chimed in, "If she doesn''t brag, her tummy will hurt!"
Their banter didn''t sway Liora.
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Instead, she yelled at me, "Just because I can''t do it doesn''t mean someone else can''t handle you, Chloe Do you think you can escape after stirring up trouble between me and Ste? Do you think I can''t deal with you?!"
"Shut up!" She shouted at Ivanna.
Then she turned to me. "Someday, someone will take care of you for me, Chloe."
Her words were filled with hatred as if she wanted to tear me apart.
I stepped forward, moved past Lauren, and walked slowly toward her.
I smiled slightly. "Let''s see what the future holds for you and me, Liora. I''ll be waiting. I know there are many people who want to hurt me. Let''s see if they have what it takes.
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sure there are many people who want to settle the score with you. When I can''t sleep at night, I see a beautiful sky full of stars outside my window. I bet vengeful spirits-are seeking your life outside yours," I said calmly. My pointed words were not lost on her.
"Your brother is already inside. Do you think he won''t testify against his sister?" As soon as the words left my mouth, I saw her eyes widen in shock.
It was clear that she was rattled.