The mastermind behind her downfall from five years ago was standing right there. Evelyn suddenly charged forward, cutting past Charles and Dahlia, her hand swinging towards Sena. She had never imagined that Sena could be so evil five years ago. Sena wanted to fight back, but when she locked eyes with Charles, she just couldn''t muster the courage. She had no choice but to bear Evelyn''s ps, one fierce blow after another, until her face was swollen, and Evelyn''s pent-up frustration was released. Those ps were payback for the trap Sena had set five years ago. "Evelyn, stop it. That''s enough," Dahlia pleaded as she rushed in, putting herself between them to shield Sena. "Sena did what she did back then for my sake. If you need to me someone, me me. Please, no more hitting Sena."


    Even with Dahlia''s intervention, Sena didn''t feel a shred of gratitude. She realized she had been so naive before. Dahlia hadn''t rushed over too soon or toote and only stepped in once Evelyn was done. This so-called protection was so ridiculous. "Get out of my way, Dahlia. Stop pretending to be all righteous," Sena spat, utterly disgusted. She shoved Dahlia aside with one hand.


    Dahlianded on the floor, propping herself up while wearing an injured look. "Sena, I know you''re mad because I stood by, but you''ve got it all wrong."


    Moments earlier, Sena had pushed her onto the coffee table, knocking Evelyn''s unlocked phone onto it as well. The screen was ying the video Evelyn had shown Sena, showing nothing more than the instant Sena was dragged inside. There wasn''t anything incriminating beyond that. The video couldn''t harm Dahlia as long as she insisted she hadn''t seen anything. Plus, she was certain Charles would stand by her and believe her.


    "I''ve always treated you like a sister. If I''d really seen Michael dragging you into that room, there''s no way I''d have jus stood by and watched," Dahlia insisted passionately. "Even if it were aplete stranger, would''ve stepped in. I wouldn''t just ignore it."


    Her words were firm. After speaking, Dahlia bit her lip, eyes welling up as she looked at Charles. "Charles, you know I''d never just watch Sena get hurt..."


    She didn''t have to spell it out-Charles understood. His expression softened immediately as he moved to help her up. Dahlia bit her lip, tears spilling over.


    "Charles, the video''s right there. I saw it myself. Dahlia just watched as Michael dragged me away..."


    "Dahlia would never just stand by and watch you suffer," Charles cut Sena off coldly.


    Sena''s eyes red with anger as she stared daggers at Dahlia leaning against Charles. For the first time, she felt the frustration Evelyn had felt countless times because of Dahlia. What kind of spell had Dahlia cast on Charles? How could he believe her so easily?


    Sena was filled with both


    resentment and rage. Especially when Dahlia nced at her, she felt it was a faunt. "Dahlia!" Sena was provoked again and lunged forward, but Charles shielded Dahlia. Before Sena could get close, Charles grabbed her wrist firmly.