Chapter 234

"You saw it with your own eyes, Ethan!" Isabella Valentine covered her reddened cheek, tears streaming down her face. "They dared to bully me right in front of you..."

She turned to scan the crowd, her gaze sharp and venomous as it swept across each face.

"Tell me, didn't they throw the first punch?"

The intimidated staff members lowered their heads under her glare.

"It... it was Vivian who pushed Ms. Valentine first..."

"Yes, we all saw it..."

Sophia Lowell watched the farce unfold with cold detachment.

Daisy rushed over and whispered something in her ear.

"You retrieved the surveillance footage?" Sophia raised her voice deliberately. "Perfect. Let the police see the truth."

Isabella's face paled instantly.

Ethan Roscente's expression darkened. "There's no need to involve the authorities."

"Protecting her, Mr. Roscente?" Sophia's laugh was icy.

"A mutual fight at best." His voice was glacial. "Pressing charges won't benefit you."

Sophia clenched her fists.

Her nails dug deep into her palms.

She should have known. In this man's heart, Isabella would always come first.

"Ms. Valentine!" Isabella's assistant suddenly wailed. "Your face is swelling terribly! What if it scars..."

Ethan's brow furrowed. "To the hospital."

He reached out to steady Isabella.

As they passed by, Isabella leaned in and hissed, "See? He'll always take my side."

Sophia stood rooted to the spot.

The sight of their retreating figures pierced her heart like a blade.