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.

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

same hand

was

over her cheek, Ivy stared at Rachel in disbelief, wishing she

hot water on your shirt," Rachel said shrugging as she released Ivy's

not 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 see

as she gave Ivy a taste

wide as saucers

sneer and careless words shocked

stood there fuming, her teeth clenched as she still cradled

that infuriating smile on her

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

a chuckled full of contempt, "that a piece of trash like you can intimidate me and order

exuded so much power and confidence, making the atmosphere so thick that it

were cold as ice, making anyone looking directly at them think that their blood would freeze

head into his hands shouting, "God have mercy on us! The boss is

turned pale at Rachel's little

her fists and gritting her teeth, but

ever seen one! And so early in the

women turn to see who it belonged

Carson, walking towards

and said, "Well, hello there, beautiful.You look a little familiar.Have we

looking at her

soon as she looked directly into the man's eyes, she realized who he

son of the great Scott

addressed

playboy, charming women and breaking hearts

in attendance

have many friends, but Carson was one of the

towards the newcomer in

away from Rachel, Carson

daughter of Bennet family, right?

snapped his fingers repeatedly as if trying hard

Alice's face hardened.