Chapter 135:

Outside the room, Georgia and Shelia had been listening to the whole situation unfold.

Alicia tried to catch up to Joshua, but without hesitation, he pushed her back.

He handed his phone to Georgia. Don't let him leave until I return.

Georgia did not hesitate to follow his orders. He picked up the phone and put it away. Yes, Mr. Yates!

Alicia made a desperate attempt to retrieve her phone, but Joshua shoved her back into the room and slammed the door, locking it behind him.

She pounded on the door, shouting verbal threats, but no matter how much she shouted, Joshua ignored her. I had more important things on my mind and I felt like I should do something like that.

Keeping her locked up for a day or two didn't seem like a problem. It wouldn't change anything, but it would allow him to release some of the frustration that was boiling inside him.

Lilliana noticed the red mark on his cheek as soon as he entered. Who slapped you, he asked.

Joshua had almost forgotten about the handprint on his face.

He touched his cheek, quickly making up an excuse. My father.

Why would he hit you

It was just a small disagreement. He's been unstable due to his illness, so I didn't take it personally.

Lilliana studied the mark carefully. Whoever had hit him had delicate fingers. The handprint looked more like a woman's than a man's.

Though she still had her suspicions, Lilliana hid them well and gently rubbed his cheek. Nearby, Gina excused herself.

But Lilliana gave her a quick instruction. Bring me a glass of hot water first.

Gina nodded in response, and the water had just finished boiling. It was still dangerously hot when she brought it.

As Gina handed her the glass, she reminded Lilliana: Miss Green, the water is very hot, so be careful.

Distracted In her own thoughts, Lilliana paid no heed to Gina's warning. After massaging Joshua's face, she reached for the glass, only to let out a high-pitched cry as the heat burned her hand.

Joshua took her hand and kissed it softly. He didn't tell you the water was hot. Be more careful.

Already frustrated by the burn, Lilliana became even more irritated by Joshua's comment. Who said the water was hot?

Calm down. Let me cool it down for you, he said.

Lilliana was still fuming from the burn, so she angrily called Gina to come back.

It's boiling! How do you expect me to drink this, he shouted.

Gina lowered her head. I'm sorry, Miss Green. The water just finished boiling and I warned him.

Stop making excuses! Lilliana exploded.

She couldn't tolerate being disrespected in any way, so she demanded that Gina drink the boiling water right then and there.

Gina's face turned pale. . Miss Green, please…

Even Joshua felt that this had gone too far. Leave it. Why don't you tell him to grab your favorite coffee and we'll leave it at that. Calm down!

However, Lilliana had made a decision. Good, but you still have to drink it first.

Gina pleaded: Miss Green, the water is too hot. It'll burn my throat.

Oh, now you're worried. What if I had drank it? Maybe my throat doesn't matter, Lilliana replied.

Gina fidgeted nervously with her fingers, too scared to move forward.

Lilliana's irritation grew as she saw Gina standing there, helpless and scared. She hated how Gina always played the victim, like everyone owed her something. The more he looked at Gina, the more his anger intensified.

Drink it right now or you're fired! Lilliana demanded.

Gina refused to move from her spot.

Her silent refusal seemed like an open challenge to Lilliana. It was the first time Lilliana saw Gina stand up to her.

Lilliana scoffed: What's wrong? Harley died. You still need money for her medical bills, right.

Hearing those words, Gina looked up immediately. Her eyes burned with hatred.

She could take any insult, but she refused to let anyone curse Harley.

Lilliana grimaced. Don't bother looking at me. It doesn't bother me. I'm the one keeping you and Harley alive. I pay you twenty thousand dollars a month. No one else would do it for you. So what's going to be Your pride or Harley's life.

Joshua remained silent.

He let Lilliana behave as she wanted.

The light in Gina's eyes it dimmed until it disappeared completely. Still, she didn't move.

Lilliana stood up, picked up the glass of boiling water, and threw it at Gina.

Gina didn't flinch, as if the pain didn't affect her. . She just stood her ground.

Joshua noticed the redness in Gina's hand and turned to Lilliana. It's okay now. You have already given your opinion. Then she told Gina to leave.

Gina stepped forward, grabbed the glass without hesitation, and said, I'm sorry. I'll bring you another glass of hot water. This time it won't be boiling.

Lilliana mocked her. Peaceful. I hired her to take the hits. This is nothing, he told Joshua.

Joshua gave him advice. Still, be careful. Don't let this turn against you. You don't want me to use this against you, do you?

You really think I'd do that. Lilliana scoffed again. He only gets paid because he works for me. If something happens to me, she will be the first to suffer. Anyone could try to finish me off, but not her.

Outside, Gina squeezed the glass tightly and looked at it blankly. He filled it halfway with hot water, mixed it with tap water, and set it aside.

Ignoring the burns on his hand, he took out his phone and asked for a portable recorder.

< p>It was time to help Alicia… and herself.

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