Chapter 18
A group of bodyguards stormed out of the manor to stop Isabel and Hannah.
“Grab them! I’ll teach them a lesson today!” Madam Galvez’s voice thundered, cutting through the tense air like a whip.
Emily watched the scene unfold with glee, her lips curling into a wicked smile. “I knew today would be fun. A brat like her has no manners–she deserves a beating!”
Hannah’s face drained of color as the bodyguards closed in on them. Panic gripped her heart.
“Isabel… What should we do? Madam Galvez will make sure we suffer a great deal” She whispered, her voice trembling.
Isabel’s eyes narrowed, her grip tightening on her mother’s hand. “Is that so? Let’s see who’s going to suffer today?
With that, she yanked Hannah forward, moving swiftly toward the exit.
“Grab them! Hurry up!” Emily shouted.
a single swipe, she sent one guard
The bodyguards rushed toward them, but Isabel didn’t flinch. Her movements were a blur of precision, and with a s tumbling to the ground.
She used just one hand to knock them down–her other hand still firmly holding her mother’s, not breaking a sweat. With a final swift kick, she sent the last one flying across the room.
The guard crashed at the feet of Madam Galvez, sending a shockwave of disbelief through the room. A collective gasp echoed.
Only when the last of the bodyguards lay sprawled on the floor did Isabel stop, her expression as cold as ice. She turned, her gaze sweeping over t stunned crowd, sharp enough to slice through steel.
the
“Anyone who dares touch my parents–no matter who they are don’t bother trying to get in touch. We’ll never set foot in this place again”
will regret it,” she de
declared. “And since you’ve already kicked us out of the family.
Without waiting for a response, Isabel dragged Hannah out, leaving the crowd speechless.
“Isabel, I think we’ve really pissed them off now. Hannali’s heart raced.
Isabel’s jaw tightened, but her voice remained steady. “Don’t be scared, Mom From now on, we stand tall. We don’t owe them anything, so we don’t have to grovel
“And those vegetables you’ve worked so hard to grow–if it that.
comes down to it, I’ll toss them to feed animals before I hand them over to people like
Hannah nodded, feeling an unexpected wave of confidence wash over her. For the first time in ages, she felt like she had her feet under her. This courage came straight from Isabel, and she couldn’t be prouder of her daughter
She knew she had always been the quiet
standing their ground. But today, Isabel had shown her what it truly meant to stand tall.
her husband easygoing and passive. As a family, they’d always been the ones to take a step back, never
Back at the Galvez’s manor, chaos reigned, Bodyguards groaned on the ground, and overturned tables lay scattered across the floor. Plates and bowls were shattered, the once pristine dining room now a mess of broken china and spilled food.
This is outrageous! I’ve been here for years, but I’ve never seen anything like this before!” Emily raged, her voice high with anger.
“Yeah, how Barbaric! And she comes from the Clyde family? What kind of upbringing is this? She’s got no class, no manners! Nothing like Joanna The others agreed
At that moment, Joana stood frozen, her usual smug e
smug expression wiped away.
A strange feeling gnawed at her. While everyone else condemned Isabel, Joanna couldn’t help but envy her. Isabel had the courage to act on her own terms—something she had never dared to do. No one lead ever dared act so boldly in front of Madam Galvez.
“Enough!” Madam Galvez barked, slamming her cane on the
se floor, silencing the room. “Someone clean this up, now!”
William stepped forward, steadying Madam Galvez with a hand on her shoulder. “Moms, how can you let this go? That girl you think she needs to be taught a lesson?”
is so disrespectful–don’t
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daim Lalvey’s eyes flickered briefly, “I never thought I’d see someone show such spirit. She’s got some guts, at least.”
William, sillonninsed, looked at his mother. Was she… impressed? He wondered.
Then thew Madam Galver scoffed. Though she’s been kicked out of the family, she’s still my blood. No one’s allowed to make waves. They need to
ologie teiste in person.”
od a presence unlike anyone else. No one else in the family had the same level of assertiveness, and Madam Calvez couldn’t help but notice
i usled her up.
She has the spirit, but I can never forgive her for defying me! She thought. ‘Here at the Galvez family, no one can cross me, not even my
y own
Isabel dropped Hannah off at home. As she was about to leave, her phone rang. It was Chris “Tous, just as you suspected, Joseph Wales is indeed in cahoots with L
Liam Swanson. They’ve been in contact a lot recently Chris reported.
e CEO of Sunpeak Construction. Well, not exactly a brother–in-
nding to my information, Joseph is the brother–in–law of Benjamin Luther, the
las —more like the brother of his mistress,” he continued.
Benjamuns connections, he got a small–time manager role on the construction site. He doesn’t know what he’s doing, though. Did he do smetting to pass you off? What’s your move?”
Tabel s lips curled into a smirk. “Does Mrs. Luther know about this? I think she should find out
Take care of it. Boss” replied Chris. “Leave it to me
its time to throw out a little bait for Clyde Group, Isabel instructed. “We need them to cough up some of their gains”
“Roper that” Chris answered, then hung up the phone. He knew that anyone who dared mess with Isabel was in for a world of trouble. Before the day ended. lubel stopped by the hospital.
more than happy when he saw her walk in, a wave of relief washed over him. His eyes, once dull, brightened at the sight of her. realized something over the past few days when she wasn’t around, there was a strange emptiness inside him. “The nurse said you haven’t taken you pills yet, Isabel stepped forward, her usual calm demeanor in place. She held
10 teschi you some water.
up
the
pills, “Here, take them
un the pills and a glass of water. Blake opened his mouth obediently, swallowing the pills with a gulp of water. A drop lingered on the fus lips, and label reached for a tissue, delicately wiping it away
crised her, mesmerized by her tenderness. She was so close–her skin as flawless as porcelain, her hazel eyes glistening like ambers. Even her
to live a life of their own, fluttering like wings.
ake you some tomorrow” Isabel leaned back, lips parting slightly as she spoke again “1
“I’ll be easier for me to keep an eye on your
you say,” Make rejiled softly, his voice carrying a note of contentment.
da xaar day aber faming her class, Isabel returned to the hospital to take Blake home,
es still attached to him, she couldn’t risk carrying i alady waiting by the door, practically b
him again like last time, so she called a cap to pick them up. bouncing with excitement t Jaleel 19e got Blake covered!” Alex grinned, rolling up his sleeves. Without even breaking a s
to help.
a sweat, he scooped Blake up as if he
stents in,” label warned.
kater, à ve gut att” Alex claackles), seining B
Hlake down gently on the bed. Blake gave a soft thank you” under his breath, still a bit dared
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Alex beamed, puffing out his chest. “Don’t worry about a thing. I’m not working right now, so I’ve got all the time to take care of you. If you’re bored or need a break, just holler. I’ll take you for a walk, no problem!”
Blake smiled faintly, the warmth of family slowly sinking in. For the first time, he felt like he truly belonged.
