Chapter 18 Felix lugged the groceries back to The Hamilton Manor , where Maximilian was chilling .
As soon as Felix got home , he started spilling the tea about what went down at Katnisss place to Maximilian .
Maximilian was lounging on the couch , propping his head up with one hand , slowly opening his eyes .
At that moment , it was like a curtain lifted , revealing a hidden gem .
Maximilian said coolly , Shes got guts .
Felix looked at Maximilian , mulling it over , and finally decided to ask , How about we give the cops a heads up ? Make sure they take it seriously .
Dont let them brush off Katniss just cause shes a young girl .
Maximilian raised his head , a thoughtful look in his eyes , then nodded , saying , Yeah , use the house phone .
Felix immediately called the police station and laid out the situation , hoping theyd take the case seriously .
The voice on the other end sounded a bit nervous .
They had planned to sweep the case under the rug due to pressure from the Manners family , but they didnt expect a call from Maximilian , giving them a stern warning .
Well send someone to handle it ASAP .
Please be patient , came the steady voice from the police station .

The cops had been hesitant , but now they were determined to nab the suspect .
Early the next morning , Isla made some porridge and called Katniss for breakfast .
Katniss couldnt say no to the warm invite and had a bowl .
Owen had a stroke and was paralyzed a few years ago , and Aurora healed him without charging a dime .
After Katniss was taken back by the Manners family , she was quiet , self conscious , and sensitive .
The two old folks genuinely liked her , always thinking of her when there was something good to eat .
You could say the years Katniss spent with Aurora were the happiest times of her life .
After finishing the porridge , Katniss went to wash the dishes , then hurried downstairs .
At the corner of the stairs , a strong hand suddenly grabbed Katnisss wrist .
Before she could react , she was yanked down the stairs .
Her body jolted and stumbled , causing her pain as she was dragged down .
Let go of me ! Who are you ? Katniss struggled and shouted .
Shut up ! Dont move ! a deep voice commanded .
Her wrist was hurting more and more , but Katniss gritted her teeth , staring ahead .

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They moved quickly , and she struggled to keep up , being forcibly pulled along , enduring a rough and bumpy ride .
Finally , they stopped at the entrance to a dimly lit basement , dust swirling in the air .
Katniss barely managed to stand , staring at the shadow in the darkness and asking , What do you want ? Shut up and come with me , the voice was cold and commanding , clearly Lucas .
Then a powerful force yanked her up the steps .
Katniss lost her balance , falling heavily against the wall .
Katniss let out a cry of pain , feeling a sharp pain in her ankle , She tried to endure the pain , gritting her teeth and attempting to get up .
What are you doing ? Let go of me ! she shouted angrily .
Lucas responded coldly , You brought this on yourself .
Katniss , you dared to report Simon to the police , getting him arrested .
How could you be so vicious ? Lucass voice was harsh .
Lucas angrily said , How can you be so cold blooded and heartless , sending your own brother to the police ? Katniss calmly replied , I used the law to protect my rights .
Theres nothing to feel guilty about .
Lucas couldnt stay calm .
The Manners family was in a frenzy , wanting to kill Katniss , Clara was so worried that she skipped breakfast , Katniss looked at Lucas , her expression calm , saying , I was just protecting my rights .

Simon was out of line .
Katniss had been prepared , knowing the Manners family wouldnt stand by .
Lucas angrily questioned Katniss , How can you say that ? Simon is your brother , and you sent him to jail .
Are you mad ? Provoked by Katniss , Lucas became agitated and lost his temper .
1/2 0 Chapter 18 Katniss looked up disdainfully , responding , Oh ? I treated Simon as a brother , but did he treat me as a sister ? If he doesnt care about my well being , why should I care about his ? Seeing through the true nature of the Manners family , Katniss retorted without hesitation .
Lucas couldnt help but slap Katniss across the face , shouting angrily , Katniss , I always thought you were just willful , but I didnt realize you were so cruel .
You dont deserve to be our sister ! Katniss felt like she was exploding , her ears ringing , her whole body trembling .
With frost in her eyes , Katniss coldly looked at Lucas , saying , This is the last time Ill let you hit me .
Lucas had initially wanted to talk , but seeing Katnisss cold attitude , his anger flared even more .
He said , If you hadnt promised Clara the spot and had given it to Juniper , would Simon have done those things ? Its all your fault .
Simon was just messing around a bit .
What good does blowing it up do you ? Katniss felt a chill in her heart , her eyes reddening , saying , He smashed Grandmas house ! The only thing she left behind .
It was also the only thing Aurora left her after she died .
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