Chapter 4

Ethan saw that I still dared to mock Vanessa.

He raised his hand to slap me again, but this time I dodged.

“You little bitch. You really won’t cry until you see the coffin.”

He turned toward the guards.

“Hold her down, then slap that filthy mouth of hers until she learns some manners!”

“What kind of person does she think she is, talking to me like that?”

At Vanessa’s furious command, a large number of guards began closing in.

But there was not a trace of panic in my eyes.

Ethan suddenly stepped forward and pulled Vanessa aside.

He lowered his voice.

“Vanessa, Victor Kane is about to arrive. Won’t he be upset if he sees all this chaos?”

Vanessa frowned and quickly stopped the guards.

The timing was about right.

Victor should be arriving soon.

Vanessa hurriedly straightened her clothes and checked her appearance before waving at the guards.

“You two, take this bitch away for now.”

“Bring her back after my godfather leaves.”

It took me a moment to remember who she was talking about.

Victor Kane’s title was nothing more than an honorary label my family had given one of its employees.

If I wanted to, I could take it away at any time.

At the entrance, a large group of black-suited bodyguards rushed inside.

Red carpets were rolled out across the floor.

The entrance ceremony was grand and extravagant.

Vanessa dragged Ethan toward the door.

Victor Kane arrived at that exact moment.

He gave Vanessa a cold glance.

But when he saw Ethan, a friendly smile appeared on his face.

“You’re Ethan Cole, right? I’ve heard your name before.”

He nodded approvingly.

“Now that I see you in person, I’m impressed. You’re a young man with potential.”

Ethan froze.

The industry titan had actually been paying attention to him?

Victor gestured for everyone to stand and bow.

Every guest and every guard in the room respectfully bent toward him.

That was when Vanessa turned around and spotted me standing alone in the distance.

I was the only person who hadn’t bowed.

I stood out like a sore thumb.

She instantly shouted in rage.

“You bitch! Get on your knees!”

“How dare you remain standing after seeing Victor Kane? Do you want me to break both your legs?”

Afraid Victor might blame them, Ethan hurriedly joined in.

“Evelyn, get down on your knees and apologize to Mr. Kane right now!”

I still didn’t move.

Ethan grew even more furious.

“Security! Are you all useless? Break her legs!”

Victor’s gaze followed theirs and landed on me.

The moment he saw my face, his heart seemed to stop.

His knees went weak.

He dropped directly to the floor in front of me.

I met his eyes and smiled faintly.

“Victor, did you forget who I am?”