A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 168

Eleanor was completely caught off guard when Joelle violently slapped her.

Her pale, delicate face instantly displayed five blood–red fingerprints, evidence of the impact. The desire to retaliate with a slap welled up inside her, but she lacked the strength to do so.

The force of the slap left her head buzzing, her heart racing, and made it difficult to catch her breath.

Physically overpowered by Joelle, she mustered all her energy to prop herself up and fixed Joelle with a cold stare.

“Ms. Valona, what is the meaning of this?” she questioned, her voice filled with a mix of indignation and determination,

Joelle, nonchalant, shrugged off the severity of the situation. “No big deal, just wanted to show you that messing with me carries consequences!”

In a haughty, undisciplined manner, Joelle raised her hand again, preparing to strike Eleanor’s face once more.

Gritting her teeth, Eleanor took a step back and managed to dodge the incoming slap. Realizing the urgency of the situation, she swiftly reached for her phone in her pocket, but before she could unlock it, Sophie deftly snatched it away.

Joelle’s slap missed, and seeing Eleanor trying to grab her phone to call the police made her even angrier.

relief, but seeing Eleanor still not backing

are lots of

with an endless stream of people coming and going.

camera or filmed, it might affect her reputation

public opinion, it was better not

immediately withdrew her hand and signaled

quickly covered Eleanor’s mouth with a handkerchief and dragged her to

before she could even try to escape, she

walked gracefully into the restroom, looking down at

who showed disrespect to you at the hospital before?”

that’s her! She dared to provoke me, even thought of calling the police on me, completely out

Joelle’s words, Sophie glared fiercely at Eleanor.

expect you to be so shortsighted, daring to be rude to

her?” Joelle asked

looks. Recently, she hooked up with Mr. Clowers, probably thinking he’d back her

hearing Sophie’s words, Joelle felt even more