Sophia reveled in satisfaction. Javier had better whip Jasper with all his might. Even if Jasper survived the whipping, theyâd have at least released the pent-up anger and humiliation.
All the servants at Seaview Manor were summoned to the first-floor main hall and assembled in a few rows.
Betty couldnât contain her delight upon hearing about Jasperâs whipping. She sought out Lauren, who had nearly slipped her mind. âHey, you idiot!â
Betty kicked the door open. Lauren, who was sketching, dropped her pencil onto the floor at the sudden Intrusion. âW-Whatâs going on, Betty?â
âItâs time to witness the spectacle downstairs! Jasper is about to get whipped! Hahaha!â Betty cackled like a maniac.
Lauren felt her heart skip a beat. âJasper? But why?â
âItâs all because that insolent little shit insulted Dad to his face!â Betty replied with a malicious grin.
Hmph! Does Jasper truly believe heâs untouchable just because heâs the companyâs president? He wouldnât have gotten the position if it werenât for Justinâs health issues!
âDad would have shipped him off to some obscure company branch in the world if he hadnât pitied Jasper for his momâs untimely death! Jasperâs really taking things for granted.â
Betty might have called Lauren an idiot, but Lauren was far from one. She picked up Bettyâs disdain for Jasper from the remarks.
Feeling frustrated, she mustered all her courage and retorted, âJasper isnât that kind of person. You must have joined hands with Mom to bully him.â
âYou fucking idiot! What did you just say?â Betty yelled and charged at her. She closed her eyes in fear and reflexively shielded her head.
âM-Ms. Betty,â a maid called out to Betty just in time with an urgent tone. âM-Mr. Javier wants you and Ms. Lauren on the first floor right now.â
Hearing that, Betty dropped her arms resentfully. âGot it!â Then, she stormed out of the room.
The maid hurried up to Lauren and felt bad to see Lauren turning pale. She asked, âMs. Lauren, are you okay?â
â +15 BONUS âIâm fine itâs all thanks to you, Nina Had you not shown up on time.âLauren trailed off as tears welled pin her eyes.
âOh, just look at your Nina Carle grasped Laurenâs cold hand and rolled up the sleeve to reveal patches of bruises She was nearly brought to tears by the sight. âYour skin is covered in bruises from Ms. Bettyâs bullying!
This canât go on! Why donât you tell Mr. Javier about it? Madam Sophia might ignore the bullying, but your father will certainly speak up for you!â
Lauren quickly withdrew her hand and hung her head silently. Then, she mumbled, âYou You should go.
Il head downstairs soon. Dad wants me there Nina groaned and left as instructed After the door closed, Lauren quickly retrieved her phone and dialed Alyssaâs number. After moments of hesitation, she made the call Alyssa answered promptly, her voice soft and concemed âHey, Lauren! Whatâs the matter? Do you need help?
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lauren choked up, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.
âLauren? Lauren, whatâs wrong? Why didnât you say anything? Alyssaâs tone was filled with worry.
âAlyssa, theyâre bullying Jasperâ )
Alyssa was confused by the remark Thinking that Lauren was exaggerating she teased, âOh, is that so? Who has the power to bully Jasper, though? Heâd get nd of them if they triedâ
âMom and Dad are bullying Jasper Dad is going to whip him Lauren anxiously paced around.
âWhip him?â Alyssa was taken aback âPlease, Alyssa! Can you. Can you save Jasper? Dad is going to whip him soon. What if he hurts Jasper badly?â
âIâm fine! Itâs all thanks to you, Nina. Had you not shown up on timeâ¦â Lauren trailed off as tears welled up in her eyes.
âOh, just look at you!â Nina Carle grasped Laurenâs cold hand and rolled up the sleeve to reveal patches of bruises.
She was nearly brought to tears by the sight. âYour skin is covered in bruises from Ms. Bettyâs bullying!
This canât go on! Why donât you tell Mr. Javier about it? Madam Sophia might ignore the bullying, but your father will certainly speak up for you!â
Lauren quickly withdrew her hand and hung her head silently. Then, she mumbled, âYou⦠You should go.
Iâll head downstairs soon. Dad wants me there.â
Nina groaned and left as instructed.
After the door closed, Lauren quickly retrieved her phone and dialed Alyssaâs number. After moments of hesitation, she made the call.
Alyssa answered promptly, her voice soft and concerned. âHey, Lauren! Whatâs the matter? Do you need help?â
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lauren choked up, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.
âLauren? Lauren, whatâs wrong? Why didnât you say anything?â Alyssaâs tone was filled with worry.
âAlyssa, theyâre bullying Jasper.â
Alyssa was confused by the remark. Thinking that Lauren was exaggerating, she teased, âOh, is that so?
Who has the power to bully Jasper, though? Heâd get rid of them if they tried.â
a âMom and Dad are bullying Jasper! Dad is going to whip him!â Lauren anxiously paced around.
âWhip him?â Alyssa was taken aback.
âPlease, Alyssa! Can you ⦠Can you save Jasper? Dad is going to whip him soon. What if he hurts Jasper badly?â