Chapter 16

Giselle, still reeling from the unexpected twist, was left behind. She then slowly got up to her feet as she watched Stephan disappear into the distance. She was just about to give chase when she suddenly thought of something. She pivoted sharply, shot a triumphant look at Rebecca, and exclaimed, "I told you all along, Rebecca! You don't stand a chance against me!" Rebecca silently observed her as she descended the stone steps, one slow step after another, until she stood directly in front of Giselle. She, being two inches taller, merely had to lower her gaze slightly to fully perceive the haughty arrogance burning in Giselle's gaze. Upon recalling the damaged pocket watch and all that had transpired between them, Rebecca realized that it was time to settle accounts with Giselle. She deliberately stretched her fingers and cracked her knuckles with a pleasant smile settling on her features, and then, as Giselle looked on in utter confusion, she raised her hand and struck her hard