Chapter 101: Erica is not easily bullied
Ansel could see that Erica had successfully deceived Desi, even mocking her. Ansel couldn’t hide his proud smile directed at Erica. And suddenly, he burst into laughter, filled with delight, leaving everyone surprised as they looked at Ansel, while Erica pouted in annoyance, thinking that Ansel was teasing her.
“What are you laughing at, Ansel? This wicked girl is mocking me and your child.” Desi expressed her dissatisfaction, still clinging to her lie. “She dares to deceive me. I don’t understand why you’re even associating with…”
“Because you deserve it,” Ansel calmly interrupted with a firm statement. “Completely deserving.” He didn’t want to hear the false accusations that Desi directed at Erica.
Desi had never felt so humiliated before.
“Ansel, how could you?” Desi looked at Ansel with a resentful gaze. And Ansel smirked, a victorious smile on his face.
Once again witnessing Desi being oppressed, the mother acted on instinct. However, knowing that she couldn’t do anything to Ansel, Mrs. Emily turned her attack towards Erica.
“It’s all because of you. You wicked, evil woman How dare you interfere in the beautiful relationship between Desi and Ansel? People like you deserve to die.” Desi became furious and started verbally attacking Erica.
“Please control your words,” Erica calmly requested.
“You cheap whore. Don’t you dare give me orders here!” Emily roared, swiftly slapping Erica across the face, causing a painful stinging sensation.
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“Erica, are you okay?” Ansel gently asked, feeling a pang of sadness as he saw the marks of Mrs. Emily’s fingers on Erica’s face.
“You wretched woman, how dare you lay a hand on Erica?” Ansel exclaimed angrily, his eyes glaring. He no longer respected Mrs. Emily, as she was simply unworthy of his respect.
“What will you do to me if I hit her? Huh?” Mrs. Emily defiantly challenged Ansel.
“Don’t think that I won’t dare to hit you,” Ansel coldly replied, firmly advancing towards Mrs. Emily.
The power in Ansel’s words and actions was not to be underestimated. Mrs. Emily felt a slight sense of unease and fear. Ansel was determined to go all the way to protect Erica, but Erica stopped him. She held Ansel’s hand, urging him to step back. Receiving Erica’s trusting gaze, Ansel reluctantly complied and stepped back.
“Why did you hit me?” After successfully persuading Ansel, Erica calmly asked Mrs. Emily.
“I’m representing your parents in teaching you a lesson. They failed to raise you into a decent person, causing you to become a destroyer of others’ happiness. I bet your mother also seduced married men and gave birth to you,” Mrs. Emily uttered without hesitation, her words filled with venom. “And now you’re doing the same, interfering in someone else’s relationship. You’re cheap and contemptible.”
“Mother, please stop!” Desi cried out, rushing forward to intervene and prevent Mrs. Emily from saying anything further. Ansel’s intimidating aura terrified her. Desi no longer wanted to continue with this insane plan, fearing that all the wicked things she had done would be fully exposed.
Despite Desi’s concerns, Mrs. Emily remained stubborn and determined to humiliate Erica. “Desi, step aside. You don’t need to get involved in this. Let me teach this wretched girl a lesson and restore justice for you.”
“But, Mom…” Desi was about to say something but was interrupted.
“Are you finished talking?” Erica showed a calm demeanor, paying no attention to Mrs. Emily’s words.
“Done with what? What do you want to say?” Mrs. Emily arrogantly spoke, “No one will listen to a wicked person like you. It’s best for you to know your place and leave Ansel to avoid further humiliation.”
The provocative and contemptuous attitude of Mrs. Emily made Erica disgusted. Instead of responding, Erica decisively swung her arm and slapped Desi’s face, causing her to stumble and fall into her mother’s arms due to the surprise. The turn of events astonished everyone once again.
“How dare you lay a hand on my daughter?” Mrs. Emily exclaimed, rushing forward to retaliate against Erica, but Erica quickly grabbed her hand, holding it tightly. It was at this moment that Erica spoke up:
“I stand in place of Desi’s parents, teaching her moral values,” Erica emphasized sternly. “She wasn’t properly raised by her parents, which is why she resorts to any means necessary to harm others. Desi didn’t just trap Ansel by sneaking aphrodisiacs into his water, sending him to bed, playing cowardly ways to hold him accountable, and marrying her. Moreover, Desi shamelessly cheated on Ansel by having an affair with none other than Ansel’s best friend. Tell me, does your own daughter resemble a cheap whore? Who do you think you are to have the authority to educate me? Before you go teaching others, take a look at yourself first. Did you teach Desi to live like this, or did she have these deceitful thoughts on her own? Desi is cunning and scheming, and dare I say her mother is callous and malicious? Don’t you agree?
Erica’s resistance surprised everyone present. Ansel, although taken aback, felt immensely proud of Erica. She had silenced Mrs. Emily.
“Now, what else do you want to do? Shout and insult me; do you think that will change anything? If you want, we can go to court. I will stand as a witness for Desi’s act of trapping Ansel with aphrodisiacs. With Desi being accused, her future will surely be ruined. And all these tragedies will be caused by you. As a mother, instead of calmly thinking about the situation, you blindly supported Desi’s disruptive actions, even participating enthusiastically. Your behavior is truly despicable.”
After speaking, Erica released Mrs. Emily’s hand. Erica rarely raised her voice, but when her parents were unjustly insulted, she had to defend their honor. Mrs. Emily was shocked to the point of trembling in her hands and feet, unable to stand steadily. She wanted to argue with Erica, but she no longer had the strength to do so.
“Erica, are you in a lot of pain?” Ansel stepped forward and gently stroked Erica’s cheek.
“It’s just a little sore; it will pass soon. Don’t worry,” Erica reassured him.
Ansel shot a piercing glare towards Mrs. Emily, silently threatening her.
“Ansel, if you accuse my daughter, where is the evidence?” Desi’s father finally spoke up.
“If you cannot provide any evidence, I’m afraid you will have to pay the price for your reckless actions. And don’t expect the Scott family to overlook this girl’s behavior.”
Mr. Scott’s stern attitude was very concerning. Seeing Ansel remain silent, Mrs. Emily assumed he was afraid. Immediately, Mrs. Emily didn’t miss the opportunity to pressure Ansel.
“What’s the matter, Ansel? Where’s the proof?” Mrs. Emily asked sarcastically, “If you can’t prove what you say about Desi is true, I swear I’ll make you pay dearly.”
Everyone focused their attention on Ansel, waiting for his answer. While Mrs. Hani anxiously worried that Ansel wouldn’t be able to prove his words, Mr. Brown and Erica had complete trust in his integrity and what he said.
“Answer, Ansel Brown,” Mr. Ethan ordered firmly.
Before Ansel could respond, Nika’s voice spoke up, capturing everyone’s attention.
“I apologize for interrupting.”
Immediately after, Nika appeared, standing beside Ansel.