Chapter 61

Juliet drove me back to the Griffin villa soon enough. Fearing that I might be at a disadvantage, she wanted to come in with me. But I didn't want her to get dragged into this because of me. So I insisted she go home, telling her that I could handle it on my own. Before leaving, Juliet said, "You have to call me later. If I don't hear from you tonight, I'm coming back to save you." "Don't worry." I flashed her a smile and watched her drive away. Maria then wheeled me in. Simone was sitting on the couch in the living room. As soon as she saw me, she got up and strode straight toward me. From her posture alone, it was clear she was ready to pour all the humiliation she had suffered earlier onto me. Steve quickly stepped in to block Simone. "I already told you, just use your words if you have something to say. Don't lay a hand on her." She snapped, "If I don't teach this bitch a lesson, she'll never learn the rules of the Griffin family!" Simone was shaking with rage as she point