The air was thick with buzzing, hurtful speculation. Every cruel remark stung my ears like a swarm of angry bees. I was already battered and in excruciating pain, barely able to move, my body slick with cold sweat as I gritted my teeth.
"Rebecca, stop this now. If Leonard shows up, you're finished. He won't let you get away with this!"
Rebecca laughed scornfully, giving my face a contemptuous kick.
"Everyone's heard my boyfriend only loves me. And you? You're just an old mistress. Dream on!
"Don't think you can catch an older man and then go after my boyfriend.
"He's the heir to Skyrock Group. What are you even worth?"
When I started college, Ashley gave me shares in the family company, and I officially became a major shareholder.
She decided I would be the successor, with Leonard to assist me once he graduated, giving her peace of mind.
However, I wanted to focus on my studies, so we never publicly announced this to the media. I kept my profile low, blending into university life and doing student council work for my peers and professors.
I never anticipated my choice to stay low-key would become Rebecca's weapon against me.