Annie released a sharp scream.

Katelyn remained calm, holding a bucket that had once been filled with dirty water.

“You’ve ruined my dress and refused to apologize, so I had no choice but to return the favor!”

After it became clear that Annie would not apologize, Katelyn had grabbed the nearby bucket. The staff had left it there, intended for mopping the floor later.

Now, Annie resembled a soaked rat, her meticulous makeup and clothing ruined, and a foul smell wafted from her.

Annie yelled out in panic, “Katelyn, you monster, how dare you do this to me? I will make you regret this!” Pushed to her limit by repeated humiliations, Annie lunged at Katelyn without hesitation.

Katelyn deftly moved aside.

Annie, flailing, slipped in the puddle and crashed to the floor.

Her right hand, already injured, took another blow. A distinct snap was heard.

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Katelyn observed the disheveled Annie without a shred of compassion.

“I’ve given you multiple chances, yet you fail to learn and continue to provoke me.”

The onlookers, previously indifferent, now appeared unsettled, even fearful that Katelyn might turn on them next.

However, Katelyn disregarded them, her gaze icy as she stared at Annie.

“Don’t assume your status will intimidate me. I wasn’t scared back in Yata, and I’m certainly not scared here in Granville. Come at me with whatever you’ve got!” Her voice was cold and unyielding.

She had never sought to create conflict or offend anyone, yet they had incessantly provoked her.

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Thus, she resolved not to restrain herself any longer. Annie was sprawled in the puddle, unable to rise, and no bystander dared assist her.

Fury burned within Annie as she glared at Katelyn with venomous eyes.

“I’ll go to any lengths to destroy you, just you wait!”

“I’ll be here waiting,” Katelyn responded, her smile cold as she placed the bucket down.

She glanced at Annie’s contorted right wrist and offered a piece of advice. “Your hand has broken twice in quick succession. It might heal, but it will never be as agile as it was. Think about that before you try attacking me again.”

With those words, Katelyn walked away decisively.

Annie watched her with eyes full of resentment, as though trying to sear her with her stare, but Katelyn didn’t turn around.

Yet, Annie’s dress was beyond repair.

With no spare attire available, she had no choice but to return home in the dress from the special activity earlier.

When Vincent appeared, freshly changed, he spotted Katelyn conversing with the organizer.

Katelyn expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’ll wash and return this dress tomorrow.”

The organizer dismissed it with a smile and replied, “Don’t worry about it. If you like the dress, it’s yours to keep.”

Katelyn was taken aback. “Really? Thank you so much.” The dress was well-crafted and fitted, and she had admired it from the beginning. She was quite fond of it.

“I’ll keep it then.”

“Absolutely, it’s a privilege to have you wear this dress, Miss Bailey.”

Vincent was waiting quietly not far off.

Once Katelyn finished talking with the organizer and rejoined him, he inquired, looking at her dress, “What happened?”

Katelyn quickly summarized the ordeal in the changing room. The thought of her damaged dress still sparked a bit of anger within her.

“I’ve been lenient enough with Annie, and this is the last time. If she continues this behavior, I’ll take serious action.”

Vincent’s face hardened as he said, “I’ll handle this. I’ll ensure that Annie is removed.”

Katelyn simply nodded, ending the discussion.

Vincent’s desire to remove Annie stemmed not only from this incident but also from his growing contempt for her past behavior.

Glancing at his watch, Vincent said, “It’s getting late. I’ll drive you home now. Tomorrow, you can get back to your usual schedule.”

“Alright.”

Katelyn followed Vincent and settled into the back seat. Suddenly, she caught a peculiar scent.

“Mr. Adams, is there a strange smell in the car, like chemicals?”

However, as she spoke, the car suddenly erupted in flames!

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