Chapter 1000

Ruth quickly helped Laura to her feet and shouted at the bodyguards outside, "Are you all blind? Didn't you see your boss getting attacked?" A group of black-suited bodyguards with tattoos rushed in. Ruth glared viciously at Noelle and ordered, "Ruin this woman's face. Let's see what she'll use to seduce men then." She hated Noelle with a passion, believing that if not for her, Laura would definitely have married Cedric. Noelle positioned herself to protect Mia and Grace behind her. At that moment, Eugene walked in and addressed the bodyguards, "Take it outside if you want to fight. No need to make a mess here." One of the bodyguards stepped forward aggressively, "Who the hell do you think you are—" He took a punch and collapsed to the floor, unable to get up. Mia walked over to Ruth and warned, "There are security cameras here. Want to bet I can make the Merlocks' reputation even worse?" Ruth was reluctant to back down, but Laura tugged at her mother's arm. "Let it go. The L