One Hundred Twenty Pages of Betrayal Novel

My mother once told me that Mason's father had gone to great lengths to arrange this marriage with our family . If he found out his son had ruined it himself , Mason would be in serious trouble . That thought alone made me feel a lot better . I couldn't be bothered arguing with these fools anymore , so I turned around and prepared to leave . But Aubrey wasn't done . Emboldened by Mason's support , she stepped in front of me again , blocking my way . " Bitch ! Don't even think about leaving ! You stole my dress and hit me ! We're not done yet ! " I glanced at her with utter disdain . " So ?

What do you want to do about it ? " Aubrey assumed I was scared . She raised her hand , ready to slap me . " Obviously , I won't stop until I'm satisfied . " I caught her wrist mid - air and slapped her hard across the face . She stared at me in disbelief . " You bitch ! How dare you- " Before she could finish , I slapped her again , my voice cold . " Is that satisfying enough ? " Those two slaps knocked the arrogance right out of her . With tears welling in her eyes , she staggered back and hid behind Mason . " Mason , you have to stand up for me !

" Mason pulled her into his arms protectively and glared at me . " You laid hands on my people . You must have a death wish ." He waved at his bodyguards . " Take her down . " I moved first , knocking one of them to the ground . But I could only take on one . The second soon landed several blows . and pain shot through me as I collapsed . The guards hauled me up and dragged me in front of Mason and Aubrey . Mason turned to Aubrey and said gallantly , " Aubrey , you can do whatever you want with her today . I've got your back . " With his words as her shield , Aubrey gained new confidence .

She slapped me twice , then spat in my face . " Bitch ! Weren't you acting tough just a second ago ? Go on , show me that attitude now ! " Then she kicked me hard in the stomach . Clutching my aching belly , I looked up at her and Mason . " You'll regret treating me like this . I swear I won't let you two get away with it . " Aubrey cackled wildly . " The Cruz family is one of the top three powerhouses in Asteria City . And you ? You're just a broke nobody . What are you going to fight me with ? " Chapter 3 19.82 % " Let me teach you what happens when you cross me !

" She pulled a nail clipper from her purse and slashed it across my face . A sharp , burning pain tore across my cheek . My skin swelled and blood began to trickle down . Some bystanders murmured in pity . " I told her not to mess with the Cruz family , but she wouldn't listen . Now she's paying the price . " " She had such a beautiful face ... It's such a shame . " " For ordinary folks like us , sometimes it's better to swallow your pride . " Aubrey raised the nail clipper again . The terror of being permanently disfigured overwhelmed me , and I quickly begged for mercy . " I was wrong .

You can have the dress . I shouldn't have argued with you over it . " Revenge could wait . Right now , protecting my face was more important . But Aubrey slashed me again . " Bitch ! Now you want to beg ? Too late ! " " I won't rest until I've punished you properly . " I screamed in pain and turned to Mason , desperate . " Mason , aren't you afraid of who I really am ? If you keep letting her do this , you'll regret it ! " Mason sneered . " Who are you , really ? Just the daughter of that seductress your dad fell for . My father only agreed to this engagement because she bewitched him .

" A flicker of cruelty flashed in Aubrey's eyes . " If your mom's a homewrecker , that makes you a little slut . I'll strip you down right now and get rid of that stink ! " ' No- ! At that moment , my phone rang from inside my bag . I struggled to reach it , but Aubrey snatched it before I could . She swiped to answer the call , and my mother's voice came through clearly . " Sloane , how's the dress shopping going ? " I shouted , my voice hoarse , " Mom , help me ! They're beating me - they're trying to strip me ! My mother's voice instantly turned sharp with panic . " What ?!

Who did this to you ? l Aubrey snorted into the phone . " Your little slut of a daughter is flashing herself all over town . I'm just giving her a lesson . " My mother snapped , " I don't care who you are . Let go of my daughter right now , or you'll regret it when I get there ! " Chapter 3 19.82 % Aubrey laughed mockingly . Then come . I'll be right here , waiting . Let's see if I don't skin you alive too ! " With a loud crack , she smashed my phone to pieces on the floor . Then she slapped me again . " Like mother , like daughter . When she gets here , I'll strip her too !

" Each second crawled by like an eternity . It had only been five minutes , but it felt like half a lifetime . Finally , a long black Lincoln limousine appeared at the entrance . The moment I saw my mother step out of the car , all the pain and humiliation crashed down on me at once . admin