“Katelyn, don’t get too comfortable just because you have Vincent. Don’t think I can’t deal with you. When he grows tired of you, we’ll see how much help he is then.”

Katelyn’s eyes hardened into an icy glare.

Both Lise and Sharon clung to their belief that she was tangled up in some sordid affair with Vincent. They only focused on how Vincent protected her, completely ignoring the countless ways she had proven her worth since their collaboration began. A wave of sorrow washed over Katelyn as she realized how limited and small-minded their view of her was.

Her relationship with Vincent was strictly professional, and she had earned her place at the top of her field. Yet, no matter how accomplished she was, she couldn’t escape society’s judgment. To them, she would always be seen as an appendage to Vincent’s success, never an equal partner. For original chapters go to f?i?n?d?n?o?v?e?l?.net

That thought fueled a bitter frustration, and Katelyn’s expression turned even more frigid.

“If you keep spreading these false accusations, I’ll have no choice but to involve a lawyer and sue for defamation.”

Sharon’s expression twisted in disbelief. Had she really heard that right? Katelyn was threatening legal action? She tugged impatiently at her sleeve, letting out a bitter, mocking laugh.

“So, you’ve decided to grow bold. If you won’t apologize or make peace, I’ll deal with you my way.”

At Sharon’s signal, several large, imposing security guards stepped forward from behind her.

“Grab her! Break her arms and legs—I want her to feel twice the agony that Lise did.”

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There had never been any intention of reconciliation on Sharon’s part. If Lise had suffered one broken arm, Katelyn would have to pay with two.

Katelyn’s eyes locked on the guards, her body tense as she prepared for what was to come. She stepped back slightly, her fists tightening. A chilling aura surrounded her, the air thick with unspoken threat.

“This is a hospital. I don’t want to cause a scene here.”

“Enough talk! Take her down!” Sharon’s response was cold and unwavering.

Realizing Katelyn’s capabilities, she had come prepared, assembling a formidable team of guards. She believed her guards would definitely be able to take Katelyn down.

Understanding there was no turning back now, Katelyn cracked her knuckles and smirked.

“Looks like you’re all lining up for a lesson.”

A guard lunged forward, his fist aimed at her.

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