Chapter 1912

Aliya, frustrated and unwilling to deal with Kristen, turned to leave. Kristen seized the moment, grabbing her hair and holding on tightly. "Pouring dirty water on me? Let's settle this once and for all!" Kristen exclaimed, shoving aside the other women who tried to intervene. She slapped Aliya repeatedly, leaving her face swollen and bruised. The commotion drew attention, and Declan quickly emerged. He glared at the group of disheveled women and shouted, "Do you even know what you're doing?" At the sound of his voice, Kristen stopped, collapsing to the ground with an air of vulnerability. She pointed at Aliya and said, "She accused me of stealing her spot, claiming that this shipment run was hers!" Aliya panicked, quickly pleading, "Mr. Blackwell, that's not what I meant! She's lying! She hit me first!" Kristen remained indifferent. "Then explain the dirty water all over me. You wanted my wounds to get infected so you could take my place." Aliya's fear grew, especi