Chapter 834:
âDo you think you still command respect as the beloved daughter of the Sanderson family? Youâre nothing more than a plaything in my hands now!â
Nyomiâs voice broke through the tension, desperate and pleading.
âEnough! Stop hitting Harlee!â
Irritated by Nyomiâs protests, Lindsay turned her attention back to her, slashing another cut into Nyomiâs arm.
A pained moan escaped Nyomiâs lips, her body trembling from the agony.
Harleeâs eyes flared with anger at the sight.
Despite the stinging pain across her own face, she forced herself to remain composed.
âWhat is it that you want from me, Lindsay? Is it revenge youâre after? Then direct your anger at me!â Her voice was firm, resolute.
Harlee had felt the sharp sting of Lindsayâs earlier aggression the moment she regained consciousness. The marks on her face burned, but she had chosen to remain silent, refusing to give Lindsay the satisfaction of seeing her pain.
However, the sight of Nyomi suffering under Lindsayâs torment was unbearable.
Harleeâs sharp gaze never wavered, her determination unwavering even in the face of Lindsayâs fury.
As soon as those words escaped her lips, Harlee immediately regretted them, noticing a spark of excitement flicker in Lindsayâs eyes.
Determined not to reveal her fear, Harlee adopted an indifferent, almost bored expression.
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She looked up at Lindsay and taunted, âDo you really think this will get to me? Youâre far too naive.â
With a slight shift in posture and a scornful look, Harlee continued to provoke Lindsay, who responded with another slap.
For Nyomiâs safety, Harlee refused to back down, adding defiantly, âYou think you can break me? Dream on.â
An eerie silence fell over the room, broken only by the faint rustling of leaves outside. Lindsayâs face contorted with fury.
Despite being her prisoner, Harlee still managed to belittle her, and it grated on her nerves. Nyomi, watching in awe, was struck by Harleeâs boldness and composure under such dire circumstances.
The combination of Harleeâs unyielding defiance and her own growing fatigue and hunger drained Lindsayâs resolve. Losing interest in tormenting Nyomi further, she finally withdrew.
Meanwhile, at the Grand Oak Hotel, Etta stood before the trio with wild, bloodshot eyes, her voice rising in a fit of hysteria.
âIâm innocent in this matter! Iâve done nothing wrong. You canât falsely accuse me! They were just waitersâwhat harm is there in calling them? Why canât I point out Harleeâs mistake? Youâve taken me into custody with no proof. Iâll take legal action against you for this misuse of authority! Does your familyâs influence mean you can override justice? I demand fairness! Release me now. Release me!â
Kareem and his associates paid no heed to Ettaâs furious outbursts.
Each remained focused on their respective tasks. Some attended to pressing matters, while others continued the interrogation.
When Oaklee abruptly yanked out another clump of Ettaâs hair, her composure snapped.
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