RankNovelChapter 749: Rachel was taken aback by the ladies' sudden appearance, but it didn't take long for her to regain her composure.
Before she could say anything, however, the woman who seemed to be the leader of the group rushed forward, her hand pulled back as she aimed to slap Rachel in the face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel acted quickly, dodging the attack with a graceful pivot to the side.
The woman grew even more enraged by this. "How dare you run, huh?! Ladies, let's get her!" she shouted at her peers, rallying them to pounce on Rachel.
Just like that, the women charged at Rachel, their faces filled with ferocity.
The thing was, Rachel was no longer the quiet pushover she used to be. She lunged for the table, grabbed a wine glass, and splashed its contents onto the face of the first woman to get close to her. The woman stopped short, clearly not expecting a counterattack.
Rachel swept a cold glance over the group, her voice sharp and clear when she asked, "Have you all calmed down yet?" To their credit, the other women stopped in their tracks and paused to listen.
"I understand you're trying to stand up for your friend, but I advise you to take stto understand the situation before making any further moves. First of all, I have no inappropriate relationship whatsoever with Mr. Clifford. Second, this is the first tI've met him, and it's to discuss business. My project proposal is still on the table, if any of you care to look. That's all I have to say. If you apologize tonow and leave without making any more trouble, I'm willing to let this incident go. But if you insist on persecutingover a massive misunderstanding, I'm willing to take this all the way to court." Her resolve was evident in her stance, making the other women falter momentarily.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFirst ☐hapters only on galnovlsom But their leader remained indignant, especially since she was now drenched in wine. "What kind of fool would believe a thing you just said? With a face like yours, there's no way you're not his mistress!" She looked back at her cohorts and incited them. "If a woman like her is meeting with your husband behind your back, wouldn't you be suspicious too?" "Shut up!" Kern suddenly yelled at the woman. "I am giving you one last chance because you are a friend of my wife. Apologize to Miss Marsh, or else..." Leona Clifford, Kern's wife, was outraged to hear him defend Rachel. She pulled his ear higher. "Or else what? Do you dare to lay a hand on my friends?"
Kern was known to be henpecked among his circles. Despite all his bluster, he was as meek as a kitten in Themeek front of his wife. The reason was simple. He owed his success to Leona. Her father had significant influence in society, while Kern had nothing. As such, he was always obedient to her.
It wasn't until his father-in-law passed away and his business flourished that he finally gained ssemblance of pride and self entitlement. And while he might not be entirely loyal or loving toward Leona, he still felt a sense of duty and familial affection for her. He would enjoy his sidepieces in relative comfort, then double his efforts in treating Leona well.
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