Mr. David, her father, was the one who slapped her. His jaw tightened, her face burning with anger as he glared at her. Everywhere in the room was still. Anthony glanced between Sarah and her father, his mouth opened slightly in shock and disbelief at the way Sarah's father handled the situation. Mrs. Grace, whose face was burning with humiliation at what Sarah had said earlier, suddenly let out a satisfactory chuckle, clearly pleased. Sarah raised an eyebrow at her father, her cheek burning with humiliation. Her eyes filled with disbelief and awe. Mr. David stood tall, his expression without regret but content. “Grace is my wife and you can talk to her like she's your mate,” he roared, his face tightened. “She's part of this family,” Mr. David continued, his blood boiling, “and she has every right to interrupt our conversation. She's your stepmother.” Hearing that Grace was her stepmother, Sarah didn't hesitate a bit to retort. “Never!” Sarah spat, her voice sharp wi

“You can't force me to be a girlfriend to someone I don't love just because he's rich,” Sarah continued, her tone sharp as she addressed her father. “It's my choice to make, not yours.” “Choice?” Mr. David sneered. “This isn't about your choice. This is for the betterment of this family and it is a must to obey it.” “Must, you say?” Sarah snapped. “Are you trying to exploit me or what?” Her eyebrow raised. “This isn't the eighteenth century where you can force me to get married to someone I don't like. I'm an adult now and I know what is best for me.” “Stop being stubborn,” Mrs. Grace, who had been quiet all along, finally shot back at her. “And listen to your father. This decision is the best choice for your life. You may be seeing it as something bad but it's not.”“Really?” Sarah interrupted. Her face reddened with rage. “You know what is best. Why don't you give your daughter to him then? Huh?”Mrs. Grace frowned and snarled. “My daughter will never date a half man,” she snappe

“Hey, enough of that!” Mr. David yelled, his voice a mix of anger. His patience had already worn thin by Anthony questioning Bryce. “Bryce has many more important things to attend to than sitting here and responding to your useless questions. You're not even worthy of asking him questions,” he snapped, her eyes red. But Bryce held his hand up slightly. “Just allow him to continue. He's got nothing useful with his time so I'm ready to answer him,” he said. Then he turned to Anthony and replied. “For the chairman? I've not really met him, but if I want to now, I can still do it. Nothing is that difficult for me.” Anthony smirked lightly, feigning respect as he said. “Hmm…. that sounds amazing. You're indeed powerful.” Bryce's face lights up with pride. “More reason you should respect me and don't talk while I'm still talking or not done talking.” Mr. David sighed, his teeth clenched. His fists tightened at his sides, annoyed that Anthony had diverted the subject. Just as

As the reporters left, Mr. David turned, looking at Sarah with puzzled but skeptical eyes. “Sarah, don't tell me it's the truth,” he said, “you got a deal with them?” He asked. Sarah sighed. “Of course, it is,” she confirmed. Mr. David's eyes widened in shock. “Really?” His excitement was perceived. “And you didn't bother to tell me?” “Why should I when you don't have a single trust in me?” Sarah replied, looking away. Mr. David shook his head, regret etched on his face. “I’m sorry for all the bad things I've been doing to you. I regret every damn of it,” he apologised, his voice sincere. He took a deep breath but wasn't done. However, when he tried to continue, Bryce's father, Richard, interrupted, clapping his hands. “Wow, this is amazing! Congratulations to you, Sarah.” “Congratulations, dear,” Bryce also applauded her. “I'm shocked to hear that. Although we are influential, I must admit that it wouldn't have been any bed of roses to have landed a deal with them. You're

“I'm sorry, sir for such embarrassment,” Liam said, apologetic.Before he exploded, his anger was perceived on the other end of the line. “Those bastards were the ones behind it. Immediately, I saw the video. I did an in-depth search.”Anthony took a small step away from Sarah. “You mean Charlotte and Harry are the ones behind this?” “Yes, master Anthony. They're trying to paint Sarah as not being worthy of the deal already being signed,” Liam said, his voice softening as he explained. “They want the chairman to terminate the deal with her without hesitation, not knowing you're the person.” Anthony chuckled softly. “So, that was their plan? Ignorant fools, indeed!” Anthony mocked. Liam was hesitant at first. “They insulted you, master, by letting that video out especially with the caption of it,” Liam started. “What do you suggest should be done to them?” “You'd think they should be taught a lesson, right?” Anthony asked, completely unbothered about the video. Although, he hasn't