Chapter 3 I shielded her behind me , my cold gaze sweeping over Edgar . Then I sneered , " Edgar , why don't you save your dirty money for that manipulative bitch by your side ? Maybe buy her some brain supplements - she clearly needs help , as all she can do is frame and slander others . " Our lives are none of your concern , so save the fake sympathy . " Edgar's veins bulged with fury . " Sharp tongue , huh ? Let's see how long you can keep up that attitude ! " He finally snapped , roaring toward the door , " Guards , get in here ! Grab Rita and send her straight to the Crimson Lounge . My body was still weak , but years of hard - won fighting instincts kicked in . Every move was crisp , ruthless , aimed straight for the weak spots . In the blink of an eye , every last one of them was sprawled on the floor , groaning and unable to get up . Edgar and Natalia stared at me in shock , like they'd just seen a ghost . 0.00 % 09:30 Chapter 3 I panted , chest aching from the sudden burst of exertion - but it felt incredible . The feeling of being alive . Shaking out my numb wrist , I strode over to the stunned Edgar and Natalia . Their eyes widened in terror as I raised my hand- Smack ! Smack ! Two resounding slaps , one for Edgar and one for Natalia . 288 Vouchers Edgar's head snapped to the side , a vivid handprint blooming across his face . Natalia collapsed onto the floor , clutching her cheek as tears streamed down , looking like she'd suffered the greatest injustice in the world . " Edgar . Natalia . " My voice was cold as ice . " Those slaps are the interest . What you owe Riri - I'll collect every last cent , with interest . " With that , I grabbed Rita's hand and walked out . Behind us , Edgar's enraged screams echoed through the halls . But none of that mattered anymore . We found refuge in a tiny , run - down apartment Rita had rented with her meager savings . It wasn't much , but it was clean , and most importantly , free from Edgar and Natalia's shadow . Rita fumbled to tend my wounds , tears streaming down her face . I knelt beside her , awkwardly patting her back . " Riri , don't be scared . It's over . We're safe now . " I softened my voice as much as I could . " See ? I'm perfectly fine . Maybe some guardian angel took pity on me , healed me in a flash , and tossed in some extra fighting skills for good measure . Rita looked up at me through tear - filled eyes , and my attempt at humor finally coaxed a shaky smile from her . She reached out , gently touching the bruise on my face , her voice choked . " Ella ... are you really okay ? Your body ... Should we sneak out and find a clinic ? Edgar , he― " " I'm really fine . " 39.53 % 09:30 Chapter 3 288 iVouchers I squeezed her hand , cutting off her worries . " Riri , listen . From now on , we rely on ourselves - no one else . If you run into another Natalia , don't hold back . Just slap her . If you can't win , run home and call me - I'll help you fight . " My words made her laugh and cry at the same time . I pressed on , " Riri , I remember you used to be a famous jewelry designer . Your ' Pulse ' collection was a sensation ! You can't just give up now . " At the mention of design , Rita's eyes lit up for a moment , but quickly dimmed again . 85.63 %