Trapped By Tainted Love

Alice and Ivy couldn't believe that Rachel-persistent and stubborn that she was- backed down so easily.

When they finally wrapped their heads around the fact that they had won that battle, both their expressions transformed into smug satisfaction.

"Thank you so much for that, Miss Jenkins!"Ivy said with a smile.

Alice waved her thanks away.

"It was nothing! Who does Rachel think she is, anyway? Telling me what to do? How dare she?"

"Right? Miss Jenkins, I did as you asked.I gave her heaps of work to complete in really short deadlines, but it was no use! She finished everything in time.I really can't find any excuse to report her.I..."

"Then keep heaping on! Or shorten the deadlines even more.I don't care how you do it.Just do it," Alice barked, looking ready to burst from anger.

"I will," Ivy replied hastily.

"I'd better go back to work now."

Alice gave a dismissive wave of her hand, so Ivy turned to go.But before she even took one step towards the door, she shrieked in pain.

"Ow!" Some sort of scalding hot liquid had been spilled on her, soaking the front of her shirt.

The skin underneath immediately turned red and hurt like a bitch.

Alice looked just as startled as Ivy, jumping backwards as some drops had splashed on her.She recovered quickly though.

"Rachel! What the hell are you doing?" she screamed, spittle flying from her mouth.

Holding an empty plastic cup in her hand, Rachel just stood there staring at Ivy coldly.

Alice's screams did nothing to wipe the calm look off her face.

Ivy flinched a little under Rachel's stare, but the pain fueled her anger until she wasn't able to think straight anymore.

She lunged at Rachel with her hand raised, ready to strike, shouting.

"You fucking bitch! " Abby's eyes widened in panic.

"Watch out," she called out to Rachel.

that eerily calm expression, Rachel grabbed Ivy's wrist with one hand, just when the other was

moment later, that same hand landed

of the slap was followed by a

at Rachel in disbelief, wishing she

into you and spilled some hot water on your shirt," Rachel said shrugging as she released

a big deal.One might even Say that it is actually your fault.Did you not see me coming? How careless of you! Plus, when you did finally

as she gave Ivy a taste of her own

eyes were wide as saucers

and careless words shocked her to

stood there fuming, her teeth clenched as she still cradled

that infuriating smile

family might have fallen from grace, but I'm still a lady from the highest levels of society! I may be stuck with that menial job in the archive room, but I'm still better than you.Even people of Alice's standing aren't fit to wipe the dirt off my shoes.Who the hell do you think you are? Do you think that I really need that job? No.I am here because I'm willing to

piece of trash

atmosphere so thick

making anyone looking directly at them think that their blood would freeze inside

"God have mercy on us! The boss is angry! When she smiles, flowers blossom where she steps.If she is fuming, every living thing around her will

face had turned pale

clenching her fists and gritting her

if I've ever seen one! And so early in

casual, gloating voice made all four women turn to see who it belonged

walking towards them in

he squinted theatrically and said, "Well, hello there, beautiful.You look a little familiar.Have we met before? Oh, I know! Did we sleep

approached Rachel looking at her from top

looked directly into the

son of the great Scott

always addressed him

and breaking

women in attendance

many friends, but Carson was one of

Alice nodded towards the newcomer

his eyes away from

remember you.The illegitimate daughter of Bennet family, right? What's your name

repeatedly as if trying hard

Alice's face hardened.