Chapter 95

Alice froze for a second. She wasn’t some kind-hearted saint who’d forgive someone who deliberately tried to hurt her. She believed in one thing—repay kindness with kindness, and hatred with justice. Even so, all she'd hoped for was that Iris would face some proper consequences. She hadn’t expected Edward to go as far as wanting Iris locked up for life. His cold tone had stunned her. She hadn't even noticed Iris latching onto the hem of her pants during the commotion. With tears streaking down her face, Iris looked up at Alice with desperation. “Secretary Sterling, please! If I end up in prison, what’s gonna happen to my mom and my son? They can’t survive without me. Just give me one more chance, I’m begging you!” Her whole demeanor was frantic. Worried Iris might snap and hurt Alice again, Edward immediately stepped in, pulling Alice behind him protectively. Taking the chance, Alice yanked her pant leg free from Iris’ grip. “Did it ever cross your mind that I might die when you hit me