Freya grimaced from the pain and she asked the servants around her for help.
âAre you all blind? Canât you see that Iâm being bullied? Come here and help me!â
The servants took a look at Harley before backing away nervously.
He was too terrifying. Who would dare to confront him?
In the end, it was Mina who had come in from the outside to try to dissuade them.
âThea, you donât have to do this. Freya had indeed been a little discourteous just now, but I think that it would do any of us no good if somebody got hurt just as a new year started, not to mention that news of this might spread out as well. Arenât I right, Thea?â
Thea snorted and said, âOh, so youâve just realized that it would do us no good? Where were you when she derided me and wanted to hit me just now, Mina?â
Mina choked on her words and said, âThea, youâ¦â
âFreya, you owe me and my mother an apology! You keep saying that Iâm an illegitimate child and how shameless my mother is, yet do you think she wanted to turn out this way? She had no clue about any of this, yet she has already become a sinner in your eyes. I wonât allow anyone to speak badly about her!â
Mina clenched her fists and said, âFreya is your elder sister after all. If you continue to embarrass her in suchâ¦â
âItâs fine if she doesnât apologize. You donât have to stand up for her.â
Minaâs face darkened. Freya was her younger sister and they were used to working hand in hand against other people. She could not leave her alone!
She turned to Freya and said, âJust apologize to Thea!â
Freya had always been stubborn. Upon hearing that, she showed an obstinate refusal to compromise.
âYou want me to apologize to her? Dream on!â
Before her voice died away, Harley tightened his grip. Freya was in so much pain that her face turned pale, but she still scowled at Harley defiantly.
âWhen my husband comes, you will be in serious trouble! You are just a lowly worker in your company, arenât you? Believe it or not, you will be kicked out of the company straight away once my husband gives his orders!â
Harley acknowledged her words with a condescending sneer and said, âWhy donât you give it a try?!â
As they were quarreling, they heard a voice come from inside, âItâs the new year, yet you guys are already arguing?â
The voice belonged to their father, Isaac Stewart.
Freya seemed to have seen a glimmer of hope.
She shouted indignantly, âDad, please help me! My arm is almost broken!â
Isaac tended to dote on his second daughter and son the most. Upon hearing her pleas, he immediately snorted and demanded, âLet her go.â
Harley stayed still, continuing to hold Freyaâs arm harshly.
Isaacâs face scrunched up and he demanded again, âCanât you see that Iâm talking to you? I told you to let go of her!â
âI heard you, but I donât want to!â
Mr. Stewart was exasperated and said, âThea, is he the man youâve married? Heâs not polite at all. How can such a person be my son-in-law? I want you to divorce him right away!â
Upon hearing those words, Thea instantly laughed as if she had heard a joke.
âSince things have escalated till this point, I guess we wonât be staying here for dinner today. Dad, this will be the last time I call you that. Youâve mistreated my mother and have never done your duty as my father after taking me in.â
âThe only thing you know is how to adore Freya, but have you ever asked her how she scolded me? She called me as an illegitimate daughter and a b*tch! She also called my mother that!â
Mr. Stewartâs facial expression shifted slightly and he said, âFreya really was in the wrong this time! However, since you have hurt her, you two are even. Weâre all one family!â
âOne family? I thought since I was very happy now and you guys took the initiative to make peace with me, I could leave all the unhappiness behind in the past. However, it seems that I was mistaken! Mr. Stewart, you donât have to be disgraced in the future, because youâll no longer have a daughter who has brought disgrace upon you anymore!â
After that, she turned around and slapped Freya in the face!
âThis is for my mother!â
Then, she looked at Harley and said, âLetâs go!â
Harley let go of Freyaâs arm at once. He rushed forwards and caught up with Thea. Behind them, Mr. Stewart said coldly, âOnce you leave today, youâll never get to enter the doors of the Stewart family again.â
Thea paused slightly, then resolutely left the house.
Once they got outside, Harley held Theaâs hand and asked, âThea, are you all right?â
Thea pursed her lips and said, âDo I look fine?â
Harley was stunned and said, âIâm sorry! Itâs my fault for putting you in such a difficult position!â
Thea rolled her eyes at Harley and said, âDo you think Iâm sad? How is that possible? Nobody is sad. Look at me, Iâm filled with joy. Iâm rejoicing that I wonât have to come back to this d*mn place again in the future!â
Harley said helplessly, âSilly girl! You can be rest assured that Iâll take incredibly good care of you in the future, so that you wonât need those people by your side!â
âOkay!â Thea said with a smile.
However, in the next instant, they were surrounded by a group of people, much to her consternation.
A man in a suit was standing behind the group of people, staring at Thea.
âWere you the one who grabbed my wifeâs hand just now?â
The man speaking was Freyaâs husband, Heinz Chilton. She really was quite the woman to be able to seek help and get her husband here in such a short time.
The people who surrounded them were holding sticks. As soon as Heinz came forwards, he pointed at Harleyâs arm and asked, âWhich arm do you want to keep? Iâll allow you to choose one of them.â
Freya also went towards arrogantly and hugged the manâs waist.
âHoney, theyâre the two bullies. You must avenge me!â
âOf course I will! Iâll make whoever dares to bully my baby suffer!â
Thea felt apprehensive and she held Cutie Pie tightly. She said, âHarleyâ¦â
Harley comforted Thea, âDonât worry!â Then, he turned to look at Freyaâs husband and said, âOi, Heinz Chilton!â
Freyaâs husband was confused at first. Upon seeing Harleyâs appearance clearly, he was dumbfounded.
âOffi-officer Louis?â
Harley took his mobile phone out and snapped a photo, tapping the âsendâ button.
âIt seems that the lesson I taught you last time wasnât enough. Who knew that we would bump into each other so soon again? Iâve already uploaded your information to my cloud. If something bad happens to me, that information will be sent to my colleagues instantly. You want to break my hand, donât you? Come on and do it!â
Freyaâs husband, Heinz, suddenly grew scared and said, âOfficer Louis, are you being serious? When did I say that?â
Freya was upset with his reaction and asked, âHoney, whatâs wrong with you? Didnât you say youâre going to avenge me? Hurry up and ask your people to beat them up!â
Before her voice died away, Heinz had already slapped Freya in the face.
âShut up! You injudicious woman, what do you know? This is Officer Louis! Why did you tell me that heâs just a lowly staff member?â
Freya was taken aback and asked, âOfficer Louis?â
âHeâs Officer Louis, the most famous, most righteous and finest police officer in Rosaville City!â
Thea looked at Harley in surprise. She had no idea that her husband had so many titles!
While she was thinking about that, Heinz had already pushed Freya forward as he ordered, âHurry up and apologize to Officer Louis.â