Chapter 92

Lucius had wanted to ask this question for a long time. Somehow, he always felt that Valerie's upbringing was far more complicated than what the investigation records had shown. Without turning her head, Valerie said, "Don't you already know about my upbringing? I grew up in the countryside and earned a living through farm work. Look at my hands—they're full of calluses from working in the fields." She added, "I had no choice. My family was poor when I was little, and to get three meals a day, I had to take whatever jobs I could. No work meant no food. If I failed to finish the tasks assigned for the day, those heartless bosses would scold me and even punish me physically." Lucius frowned deeply. "With your temperament, what kind of heartless boss would dare punish you?" It seemed more likely for her to be the one bullying others. Valerie pouted. "I was little back then, so I didn't know how to fight back. If it happened now? Well, I'd like to see them try." In his mind, Lucius s