Chapter 24

Mia cursed in fury, "You bitches were sent by that wretch, Vivienne, weren't you?" The words had barely left her mouth when a heavy slap landed across her face. The women were all trained fighters and didn't hold back—just one slap knocked Mia to the floor. They stood towering above her, looking down with cold disdain. "Watch your mouth. Who are you calling a wretch?" Mia had never been humiliated in such a manner before. Having never suffered such a loss before, she started cursing viciously, her fury drowning out all reason. "I'm talking about that wretch, Vivienne! That vile, scheming whore! Why didn't she drown when she fell in that pool?" Another brutal slap landed on her cheek. Stars danced before Mia's eyes as her head buzzed from impact. One of the women yanked her up by the hair. "Repeat yourself. Who's the wretch?" Her hatred for Vivienne had already reached its peak. She gritted her teeth and spat, "Vivienne… She's the wretch!" At that, another harsh slap struck Mia