Chapter 59

• I stormed back into the office, my anger simmering beneath the surface like a dormant volcano ready to erupt. My eyes honed in on Ella and Mrs. Anna standing there, seemingly oblivious to the storm brewing inside me. Without hesitation, I strode straight toward Ella, my steps fueled by a mixture of rage and determination. The moment I reached her, I unleashed my fury with a resounding slap that echoed through the room. The impact stung my palm, but the satisfaction it brought was worth it.
• Ella recoiled from the force of the blow, her hand instinctively rising to her cheek, her eyes wide with shock and indignation. But before she could even contemplate retaliation, I seized her hand in a vice-like grip, delivering another slap with even more force. Mrs. Anna's voice cut through the tension like a knife, her disbelief evident in her words. Yet, I paid her no heed, my focus squarely on Ella, my adversary.
• "I know it was you," I spat, my words dripping with accusation as I locked eyes with her. "You sent those thugs after me, but look at me now, standing here unscathed."