Chapter 381

The man got the order and didn’t hesitate—he strode forward and slapped Sophia Ford hard across the face. The hit was so forceful, her cheek started swelling instantly, with blood seeping from the corner of her mouth. Her whole face was swollen like a balloon, barely recognizable. Blood and spit mixed in her mouth, and when she spat, out came blood... and a tooth. She started bawling. She’d always been arrogant and aggressive, relying on her connections to push people around in Beidu. Getting smacked like this? First time ever. That kind of pain? Also a first. And that man wasn’t holding back—he really put his whole arm into that swing. If she didn’t beg now, she figured she might really die here. “I-I was wrong! I’m sorry! Alex, please, make them stop!” she cried, voice full of panic and snot. Alexander Barron’s side profile was icy, his entire face dripping with danger. Only when he heard Sophia’s desperate voice did he speak, his tone chilly. “Stop.” “Think about what you’ve done. N