Chapter 499

Leslie Green planted a kiss on Broderick Ackerley’s cheek with a playful grin. “Babe, watch how I handle him. Whoever messes with you, I’ll make them pay for it.” She turned to the group around them, smile as sweet as candy. “Did you guys see me bully Mr. Dale? Was it me who hurt him?” The sweeter she smiled, the more uneasy the others became. She was like a beautiful but venomous snake—lovely on the outside, deadly on the inside. With all the recent gossip going around, one thing was clear: she was ruthless, quick to strike, and totally spoiled. She used to just act out at home, within the Green family’s territory. But now? She was off the charts. Not that they’d done much in this situation. Well, technically, Mr. Dale brought the drugs, and Serena Hope spiked the drink. But in the end, Broderick didn’t drink it—Serena did. Then Serena took the meds, and Mr. Dale got what was coming to him. That realization sobered everyone up fast—they silently vowed never to cross Leslie again. The