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The two thugs hadn’t expected Veronica to come prepared with that move.
“You bitch!” Bruce growled through clenched teeth.
Veronica smiled as she casually waved the phone, still recording. “Go on.”
“Cool it, Bruce! Chill out! As long as we’ve got our backing, nothing will happen to us!” Frank yanked him back in panic.
Bruce strained his neck and snarled at Veronica. “You just wait!”
Harry looked worried. “Ms. Dolton, those two are total thugs. If you back them into a corner, they’ll come after you like rabid dogs.”
Veronica offered a calm smile. “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing.”
“Damn it! That bitch! I swear I’m going to kill her when I get the chance!” Bruce spat on the ground, eyes burning with fury.
Frank looked around nervously. “Bruce, calm down! Don’t let that bitch actually get you locked up again!”
“So what? Are we just supposed to take this hit and walk it off? Sure, Mr. Lane got us out, but the damn lawyer fees are coming out of our paychecks! We went through all that trouble and still ended up in jail!
I’m not letting this slide!”
“Hell, I’m pissed too! But that woman got dirt on us. We can’t just charge in swinging like before.” Frank
tried to reason with him.
Bruce grunted, annoyed. “Just spit it out. Quit beating around the bush like some chick!”
Frank leaned in, face lit with excitement. “Here’s the plan. We’ll tail her back to her building and figure out
he lives. Once we’ve tracked her schedule, we wait for the right moment to drug her.
have our fun with her, take some pictures, and we’ll have leverage. After that, if you still feel even, you can cut up that pretty little face of hers! She’ll come crawling and crying for mercy!”
eam “ked his chin, grinning widely. “Now, that’s what I’m talking about! I’ll smash her so hard she’ll be
eaming for help, but no one will come!”
The two of them cackled as they turned into an alleyway. But the second they rounded the corner, they
were met with darkness.
“Shit!”
“Who’s there?”
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Without warning, two heavy blows landed right on their heads.
They didn’t get a chance to recover. What followed was a brutal downpour of sticks, clubs, and fists, hammering down like a storm. Every strike landed with sickening weight.
Their heads were covered in sacks, and though they started off yelling and cursing, it was no use. They
had no way to fight back.
Soon, they were whimpering and begging for mercy.
William held a cigarette between his lips. He had sunglasses on and was spinning a baton smoothly in
one hand.
He ordered, “Keep going. Beat the shit out of them. Anyone who dares to disrespect Ms. Dolton is clearly
tired of living.”
Then, still pissed, he walked up and landed two solid kicks of his own.
The two thugs let out loud screams.
Veronica stayed with Harry to finish up the last procedures at the station.
Harry was deeply grateful. “Ms. Dolton, I know you used to work in the design industry. Given how
important the award show is for Jocelyn, I wonder if you’d be interested in being her fashion consultant
for it?”
For an event like this, attendees typically wore one outfit for the red carpet and another for the actual
ceremony.
y celebrities never made it to the stage, so the red carpet became the spotlight and a prime
rtunity for brands to showcase their work.
at for someone like Jocelyn, who was a real contender for the award, all eyes would be on her–both
inside and outside.
Letting Veronica design the ceremony gown was the most sincere way to show gratitude.
Veronica was taken aback. “Mr. Murray, I didn’t help Ms. Tillman for any kind of reward or job offer. I’m not
“Of course. We know you’re not that kind of person,” Harry interrupted gently, smiling. “But this was Jocelyn’s idea. She’s always been someone who values loyalty and kindness. She doesn’t want to owe
anyone. So, I’m asking you on her behalf. Please take on this project.”
Loyalty and kindness were what kept her with Archie all this time.
Veronica’s expression shifted thoughtfully. “This isn’t a small thing. Let me think about it.” Harry nodded. “Of course.”
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