Chapter 1960: Foolish
Roxanne knew she was losing control, that her actions risked arrest. However, she didn't care. Years of resentment could only be released through these slaps. Yuliana lay dazed after the second.
Hotel security, noticing the disturbance, approached. Just then, a bystander exclaimed, “Isn’t that Roxanne, the Farwell heiress?”
“Yes! I can’t believe it’s her! I never expected such aggression!”
“Hey, stop filming! There must be a reason. I bet that woman’s evil.”
After hushed whispers, security exchanged glances, quickly trying to shield the onlookers. They kept their distance; the bodyguards' hostility was intimidating.
“Please calm down, Mrs. Farwell,” urged the security head. “There are many people here; this could affect your reputation.”
Though slightly calmed, Roxanne’s cold gaze remained fixed on Yuliana. Years of bullying and humiliation flashed through her mind: Yuliana's verbal abuse of her mother, calling her unworthy and inferior to Winnie; the curses when her mother fell ill; the slashed clothes and burned years of notes; the malicious miscarriage rumors that alienated her classmates; and finally, the disposal of her mother's belongings after her death. Roxanne had been powerless then, forced to suppress her hatred because of Grant's bias towards Yuliana, Winnie's complicity, and Yosef's violence. Her entire family was unconscionable.
Yuliana, gnashing her teeth, struggled to rise but hesitated to act rashly. Instead, she reached for her phone, seeking help. David Ramos, her husband, was expected soon.
Roxanne waited calmly, curious about Yuliana's "honey" after witnessing her unconvincing distress. Unexpectedly, Lucian arrived before David. Linda, sensing Roxanne’s anger, had alerted him, knowing Yuliana’s capacity for trouble.
Seeing the hatred in Roxanne's eyes, Lucian went to her, taking her hand. “Are you all right?” he asked gently, checking for injuries.
Roxanne shook her head. “Lucian, this is my wonderful stepsister, Yuliana.”
Lucian’s eyes narrowed. The name ignited his fury. Yuliana trembled; she’d never faced such an intimidating glare.
“So, you’re the one who bullied Roxanne for years?” he asked, his tone accusatory.
Terror struck Yuliana. Returning to Horington and challenging Roxanne had been utterly foolish.