Chapter 91
Balsy shrank back. Geulders homcheat and head impered,
chling in a forcely mudible years, “Sorry, I didn’t men
Eijks let out a cold, mocking tough and reached not to take the cup from fairy’s hands. Under Da
letting the scalding entire pour nu
The hot liquid splashed across the back of Daisy’s hand. A wave of seming pain that through her. The ctified a stomper, her fingerstanding violently the clenched her jaw, rehiting to cry nud.
“Oops, my hand slipped. Why didn’t you moved feet to try for you, you know.” Frika teil with a vicious smirk
Daisy fought back tears and murmured, “Tim sorry”
“Useless trash” Erika pushed off the counter with deliberate slowness, then gave rainy a hard shown on the shoul
The cups of coffee cold. Get me a fresh one. Otherwise, well, I can’t guarantee what accidents might happen to the design team tomorrow,” Erika threatened
Daisy stood frotein panic, not daring to utter a word
Standing at the doorway, Serena clenched her fists at the sight before her. She strode in without hesitation, positioning herself protectively in front of
“Erika, this is a workplace, not your personal playground,” Serena snapped. “You got dumped. Why take it out on Daisy!”
Erika paused for a moment, then turned around with a sneer. “Well, well- it isn’t our great heroine. Can’t you see your lackey hasn’t even said a word? Stop meddling in other people’s business.”
“Erika, do you really think you can bully others with your position just because no one can put you in your place?” Serena was furious.
“Serena, who the hell do you think you are?” Erika abruptly changed tack, casting a sidelong glance at Daisy and arching a brow. “She just stood there like a statue and let the coffee spill. How’s that my fault, right, Daisy?”
“It was my fault. I
“So–called voluntarily?” Serena said firmly. “Daisy, you don’t have to be afraid of her.”
“Thank you, Serena.” Daisy looked up slightly, her eyes pleading, “But I’m really fine.
Erika let out a triumphant laugh and shot Serena a challenging look. “See? She said it herself, She’s fine, and it’s all voluntary, Mind your own business.”
With her chin raised in smug defiance, her eyes full of provocation, she waved her hand dismissively and strode straight out without a backward glance
Serena watched Erika walk away, her gaze falling on the back of Daisy’s slightly trembling hand.
The area scalded by the hot coffee was already red and swollen. Gently, Serena took Daisy’s hand and checked the wound. “Does it hurt?” she asked
softly.
Daisy quickly hid her hand behind her back and forced a weak smile. “It doesn’t hurt, Serena. Really, it’s nothing just a tiny scratch.”
“Daisy, you’ve got to understand something Selena said firmly. “The less you stand up for yourself and the more you give in, the more she’ll bully you. She’ll just see you as an easy target.”
“But I just don’t want any trouble,” Daisy mumbled hesitantly.
“Not standing up for yourself is the real trouble, sunderstand! Some people–the more you fear them, the more they’ll push you around” Serena pressed.
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