Chapter 134 Meeting Again
Rachel’s words struck Samira deeply as she warned, “I’ve heard she has a younger sister who’s dating a board member named Holden Ellsworth in our company. That man is known for his ruthlessness and protective nature. With Mr. White absent, I fear Holden Ellsworth might create problems for you.”
Recognizing their numerical disadvantage, Rachel agreed they should depart promptly,
“Then let’s go,” she said, taking Samira’s hand as they prepared to leave,
They had barely taken two steps when the female employee from earlier intercepted their path. “Where do you think you’re escaping to? You displayed such confidence earlier. What’s wrong? Frightened now? I warned you that you’d regret your actions. If you apologize to me now and offer a few kind words to placate me, I might consider letting this incident slide.”
Juliet Mendez stood imposingly in her high heels, hands planted firmly on her hips, her expression radiating smugness. The arrogance etched across her face would have repulsed anyone who witnessed it.
“I committed no wrongdoing, and I refuse to apologize,” Rachel declared, her voice unwavering and determined.
She pushed Juliet aside and grasped Samira’s hand as they continued toward their exit.
Just as they approached the elevator, a group emerged from within.
Upon seeing the central figure, Samira felt a chill run down her spine. “It’s Holden Ellsworth,” she whispered.
Simultaneously, Juliet, spotting what appeared to be her salvation, hurried over and linked arms with her sister.
“Don’t be concerned. I won’t remain idle while you’re mistreated,” Pauline Mendez assured Juliet confidently. “Whoever struck you will pay tenfold for their actions. They’ll deeply regret it.”
Juliet straightened her posture even more, her face illuminated with triumph.
After Pauline whispered something to Holden, he gestured with a casual wave of his hand.
Immediately, his men restrained both Rachel and Samira.
“So you’re the one who mistreated Pauline’s sister?” Holden looked down at Rachel condescendingly. “Rachel, isn’t it? I’ll offer you one opportunity. If you kneel, apologize to Pauline’s sister, and earn her forgiveness, I
won’t…”
“Impossible,” Rachel interrupted before Holden could complete his sentence, refusing without a moment’s hesitation.
Such a demeaning act was something she would never do, neither in her past nor present. She would never
bow before someone like them.
“What did you say?” Holden feigned cleaning his ear, as though he couldn’t believe what he’d heard.
“I did nothing wrong,” Rachel maintained. “I will not apologize to anyone.” Her personal integrity would never
permit such an action.
“Imph, quite the defiant one,” Holden sneered, though his patience had clearly evaporated.
With a dismissive wave, he commanded through gritted teeth, “Since she is so resistant, teach her a lesson.
Those who finish the task perfectly will receive generous compensation.”
Rachel lifted her chin defiantly. “Tried to intimidate me with force, huh? This is against law!”
Holden crouched down and gripped her chin firmly. “I must admit, your spirit is quite remarkable. Feisty–I
like it. Consider this: if you soften your stance and be with me, I might take you under my protection.”
Before Rachel could respond, Pauline rushed forward and clutched his arm desperately. “Darling, what are you suggesting? I’m your girlfriend! You’re breaking my heart.”
Holden displayed clear indifference toward her feelings. “What? Did you believe you’d be my only woman? Pauline, if you wish to remain by my side, you’d better behave appropriately. Otherwise, leave immediately.”
Pauline’s complexion flushed with humiliation. Both her and her sister’s pride crumbled instantly.
Still holding Rachel’s chin, Holden pressed again, “Well, have you reached a decision?”
“Certainly!” Rachel smiled, her lips curling sardonically. “If you kneel before me and knock your head on the
floor ten times, I’ll agree.”
The suggestion dripped with deliberate disrespect.
Holden’s expression darkened instantly. “Since you fail to appreciate my generosity, you will be the one to
kneel.”
He roughly released her chin and commanded, “Begin now!”
The two men flanking Holden immediately advanced, seizing Rachel from both sides. Their imposing height and strength left her with no opportunity to resist their grip.
Seeing her successfully restrained, Juliet’s eyes narrowed with malicious intent. Capitalizing on this vulnerable moment, she rushed forward and delivered a sharp slap across Rachel’s face. The sudden strike caught
everyone in the vicinity by surprise.
Juliet’s lips curved into an expression of deep satisfaction as she proclaimed, “Rachel, consider this retribution for the slap you delivered to me earlier. I’m merely returning what you gave.”
“Get on with it already! What’s causing the delay?” Pauline, growing increasingly impatient, shouted commands to the men restraining Rachel.
The two men promptly increased their pressure–one forcefully pushing down on her back while the other applied pressure to her head, attempting to compel her into a kneeling position.
Rachel, naturally refusing to submit to their demands, struggled with remarkable intensity against their
restraint.
With a swift, decisive movement, she sank her teeth into one man’s hand.
Taking advantage of his momentary release, she pushed against the second man and attempted to escape.
Her freedom proved short–lived, however, as another individual quickly intercepted her flight.
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During this chaotic struggle, her head collided violently with the corner of a nearby table, producing an
alarming sound upon impact.
Blood immediately began flowing from her temple, creating a crimson line that traced down through her hair.
Everyone present reacted with visible shock at this development.
However, since these actions occurred under Holden’s authority, not a single person dared to intervene.
Samira, whose mouth was being forcibly covered, struggled desperately to vocalize her protest, but her efforts yielded no audible sound.
Rachel raised her hand to touch the warm blood now trickling from her temple, but the man restraining her quickly recaptured her arm.
“Mr. Andres Garrett, this way!” A voice suddenly announced, cutting through the tense atmosphere.
Andres Garrett! The name resonated with an unusual familiarity in Rachel’s mind.
As she lifted her gaze upward, her pupils immediately captured the reflection of Andres’s handsome, elegantly
composed face.
