Justin gasped to himself.


    Be’s words cut through him like a knife.


    “Despite being from another country, Tyler takes pride in respecting his mentor and the trade. He won’t


    compromise his principles for personal gain.”


    Be added with a smirk, “So you barked up the wrong tree, Ms. Hoffman. Your first mistake was to


    think that everybody is as petty as you.


    It was clear who was the petty one in the room.


    Justin curled his lips subtly. His eyes were calm.


    Feeling humiliated, Ryan scowled.


    Although Ryan had braced himself for the worst before meeting Be, she was merciless when she bit.


    He did not expect her words to hurt so much.


    “You’re evil, Be!”


    Fuming, Zoe pointed at Be’s smiling face. “You feigned ignorance when I went to Tyler. You knew


    Bethany would give the ne to Ada, and yet you waited until the charity auction to spill the beans.


    It was all for Bethany’s fall from grace. How can you be so wicked, Be? Must you ruin everybody who


    gets in your way?”


    Zoe wailed out loud as if she were the victim.


    “What else am I supposed to do-keep you and Bethany around?” Annoyed by her crying, Be rolled


    her eyes.


    “You!” Zoe was lost for words.


    The woman was cocky,


    Despite Ryan’s and Justin’s presence in the room, Be carried on talking smack. Did she not care


    about any man in the world?


    “You’re here to apologize, Ms. Hoffman, not point fingers. Is it so hard to own up to your mistake?”


    Justin kept his head down for a moment before fixating on Be. Even if Ms. Thompson doesn’t deal


    with Bethany, I will sort her out. I’ll make youe here even if your brother doesn’t. The oue


    remains the same. What else do you have to say for yourself?”


    Be met the man’s gaze with mixed emotions.


    Justin did not seem to hold back on Zoe.


    Tsk. Be decided that his actions did not concern her.


    “Justin…” Zoe let tears fall down her cheeks as a wave of heartache and anger washed over her.


    The man who once held Zoe’s hand with a sunlit smile in the park was now a stranger, his warmth


    reced by a chilling distance.


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    Bewitched by Be, Justin faded into a ghost of his former self.


    “Hello? Are you apologizing or not?” With her patience running thin, Be was ready to leave.


    “Apologize to Ms. Thompson now, Zoe,” Ryan urged.


    “I’m sorry,” Zoe hissed through clenched teeth, her voice barely audible.


    “Speak up. I can’t hear you.” Be furrowed her browsmandingly.


    “I’m sorry!”


    Ryan took strides toward Zoe, pressing her back down so that she would take a humble stance before


    Be.


    Unable to fight against her brother’s strength, Zoe bowed down before Be. The humiliation was


    tearing her up inside.


    Zoe thought, ‘Be, I will make you pay! This is not over!’


    “Steve.” Be rose to her feet.


    “Yes, Ms. Be,” Steven responded right away.


    “As mentioned by Mr. Hoffman, the Hoffman Group will address the consequences of Ms. Hoffman’s


    actions. Compile aprehensive report of all damages, including emotional trauma, for Mr. Hoffman’s


    immediate attention.”