Chapter 286

The private room door burst open. Cecilia stormed in with her girl squad, fury blazing in her eyes when she saw Susan pinned to the couch by Vincent.

"Vincent!" Cecilia lunged forward and punched him square in the face.

The red marks on Susan's wrists made Cecilia see red. She knew all about this toxic dynamic—how Vincent kept falling for Candy's manipulative games, yet dared lay hands on Susan!

The solid hit forced Vincent to release his grip. Cecilia shielded Susan behind her like a protective lioness.

"Think money gives you the right to do anything?" Vincent wiped blood from his lip, eyes darkening. "A woman like you has no right to play hard to get."

"Like hell!" Cecilia smashed a chair against the floor. "Touch Susan again and I'll make sure you're tomorrow's headline! Should we invite Candy to witness this?"

At Candy's name, Vincent's expression shifted. He shot Susan a cold glare before turning to leave.

"Stop."

Susan's voice froze Vincent mid-step. He turned to see her gathering scattered bills from the floor.

"Take your money." Susan strode over and flung the cash in his face. "It's filthy."

The fluttering bills made Vincent's face twist with rage. He grabbed Susan's chin. "You asking for death?"

Susan met his gaze fearlessly. "Mr. King, give this money to whoever you want. But don't think you can humiliate me with it."

She wrenched free, her skirt swirling with finality. The Vincent who once took a knife for her was dead—this man was just a stranger blinded by lies.

Vincent watched Susan leave, emotions churning in his eyes. "You'll regret this," he spat before slamming the door.

Around the corner, Candy clenched a flash drive. Though her plan had been disrupted, she'd captured enough to ruin Susan.

"Mr. Wang from the Daily?" Candy dialed with a venomous smile. "I've got an exclusive scoop..."

She could already see Susan's downfall. This time, she'd make sure Susan never recovered.