Chapter 6 Bella raised an eyebrow , letting go of the ruined dress as if it were on fire . A smug , triumphant smile spread across her face . " Oops . My hand slipped ," she said , feigning innocence . " But I'm sure since you love it so much , Vivian , you'll buy it anyway , right ? " Vivian's hands clenched into fists , her body trembling with rage . " Oh , don't worry , Bella , " Marcy added , her voice dripping with mock concern . " She has a black card , remember ? A little tear like that is nothing to her . " " I'm not buying it ," Vivian gritted out . The manager blanched . " What ! You can't do that ! The dress was damaged while you were holding it . You have to pay for it " But Sir ," the salesclerk stepped forward , pointing at Bella , " This lady is the one who snatched it ." " What do you mean ? " Bella snapped , pointing a finger at the clerk . " I just wanted to get a closer look . If she hadn't been clinging to it like her life depended on it , it wouldn't have torn . You think you can pin this on me ? Dream on ! " Vivian was shaking with fury . It was so obvious they were targeting her , trying to humiliate her . " Bella , you're unbelievable , " Vivian said , her voice low and dangerous . " You're just doing this because you're obsessed with Mason . Why don't you go after him yourself ? Oh , that's right . Because even when you throw yourself at him , he doesn't want you . " The jab hit its mark . Bella's face contorted with rage . " How dare you talk to me like that ! " she shrieked , lunging at Vivian with her hand raised to strike . Vivian sidestepped neatly . Bella , propelled by her own momentum , went sprawling to the floor with a pathetic yelp . " You tramp , you dodged ! " she howled from the ground . " That's it ! " Marcy shouted , stepping forward to back Bella up . She raised her hand sharply , fingers twitching like she was ready to slap Vivian . Her eyes narrowed , daring Vivian to make a move . But as her hand flew through the air , an iron grip caught her wrist , stopping it cold . " Who is it ? " Marcy screamed . But then , she spun around and found herself looking into the most beautiful and terrifying face she had ever seen . It was Sienna . Her eyes were like chips of ice , radiating a power so immense it felt like a physical force . " Who are you ? " Marcy startled , still trying to regain her confidence . " Do you know who I am … " But before she could say more , Sienna twisted her arm . With a flick of her wrist , she sent Marcy tumbling to the ground beside Bella . " Vivian , are you hurt ? " Sienna rushed over . Seeing Sienna , Vivian felt a wave of emotion wash over her . It was the first time in a decade anyone had asked her that . She shook her head , a small , clean smile breaking through the anger . " I'm okay . But they ruined my dress . " Bella and Marcy dared not to speak anymore . They all stared at Sienna , confused . Without a word , Sienna pulled out her phone and sent a quick text . 1/4 7:36 pm ! Chapter 6 " Miss Enna , " within just a few mintues , Lana walked into the store . " Call the police , " Sienna instructed Lana calmly . " File a report against these two for assault and destruction of property . And I want them to pay for the dress . " Hearing the word " police , " the two bullies finally panicked . " Who are you ? Why should we pay ? " they protested . " We didn't do anything ! " Sienna ignored them . " Make sure you get a copy of the security footage , " she told Lana . " We'll post it online . " Bella and Marcy's faces went pale with horror . " Who do you think you are ? " Bella stammered . " What's your relationship with Vivian ? Do you know who we are ? " Before Sienna could reply , a group of men in suits suddenly appeared , striding briskly toward them . The store manager , who had just been curt and dismissive , immediately straightened up and began bowing . But the two men at the front didn't spare the manager so much as a glance . Instead , they walked straight to Sienna and bowed deeply , their posture radiating respect . " Miss Enna , " they said in unison . " We are so terribly sorry for this unpleasant shopping experience . Everything in the store today is on the house , as our apology . " Not just Bella and Marcy , but even Vivian froze , staring at the scene in shock . Sienna stood calm and composed as the men bowed to her , commanding a respect none of them could have imagined . One of the two men turned out to be Marcy's uncle . The moment he saw her , his expression darkened . He shot his niece a furious glare and hissed , " Apologize to Miss Enna . Now ! " Marcy mumbled , " But , Uncle- " Sienna gave Lana a subtle nod . Taking the cue , Lana stepped forward and said coolly , " The police are on their way . You two can come with us . The court summons will be sent to you shortly . " Realizing this was serious , Marcy's bravado finally crumbled . She shot a desperate , pleading look at her uncle , but he only glared back , his eyes practically shouting : Apologize now if you value your life . All her arrogance gone , Marcy bowed low . " I'm sorry . I'm so sorry , Miss Enna . Please , forgive me . " Bella felt a pang of betrayal , but she wasn't stupid . Her family were new money , and of course , they couldn't possibly stand against Marcy's family . She quickly followed suit , bowing her head . " I'm sorry . Please forgive me ." Sienna showed no sign of forgiveness . " Officer ," she said as the police arrived , " these two assaulted my sister and destroyed her property . I was willing to handle this privately , but it seems they aren't interested in being reasonable . " Marcy's uncle understood immediately . He strode over and slapped his niece hard across the face . " Apologize to this young lady properly ! " The slap knocked all the fight out of Marcy . But being forced to apologize to Vivian , to that nobody , was a bitter pill to swallow . Bella gritted her teeth , her pride cracking under the pressure . She couldn't afford to get arrested . " I'm sorry , Vivian , " she muttered , barely meeting her eyes . " We shouldn't have targeted you . I'll pay for the dress . " " Vivian , " Marcy added , " we were classmates . Please , just forgive us this once . We promise it will never happen again .. 2/4 7:36 pm Chapter 6 Sienna looked at Vivian , waiting for her decision . Vivian froze , stunned as she watched them grovel . She hadn't expected Sienna to bring them to their knees with just a few words . Not wanting to create more enemies for Sienna , she relented . They paid for the dress , and the matter was settled . Sienna , however , was not satisfied . She knew if she hadn't arrived when she did , that slap would have landed on Vivian's face . A flash of cold fury passed through her eyes . " A private settlement involves more than just an apology , she said coolly ' Paying for the dress is your responsibility . But my sister was frightened . I think compensation for emotional distress is also in order . " Sienna didn't need their money , but letting them off so easily wasn't her style . However , since Vivian had decided , she wouldn't push it . In the end , with tears in their eyes , Bella and Marcy each paid ten hundred thousand dollars in compensation before being allowed to leave , desperate to avoid the public humiliation of a scandal . The manager was promptly fired . With the chaos settled , Vivian finally enjoyed her shopping , trying on dress after dress while Sienna lounged on the sofa , legs crossed , scrolling through her phone . " Wrap them all up , " Sienna finally said , showing the clerk an address . " And send them here . " Vivian rushed over . " No , no , that's not necessary ! I can't possibly wear all of these ! And these bags , I- ' " I have money , " Sienna interrupted flatly . " But I … " Vivian's heart was still pounding . She had just spent more in a few hours than she'd earned in a lifetime . But just then , her phone rang . She picked it up - and was immediately met with her father Aiden Hart's gruff , angry bark through the speaker . " Where are you , Vivian ? It's Linda's birthday tonight , and you're still out messing around ? " Aiden snapped . " Get back here right now, or I'll burn everything in your room . " Vivian's hand tightened around her phone , a familiar wave of resentment and helplessness washing over her . It's fine , she told herself . Just give in . Keep your head down , and it will be over soon . She didn't want to cause trouble for anyone else . Sienna , standing beside her , had heard every word . The father she remembered was a spineless man , completely overshadowed by their formidable mother . Ninety percent of the family's wealth came from her . To her , their father had married their mother entirely on the strength of his devastatingly handsome face . Aiden was , for all intents and purposes , a kept man . Yet now , ten years later , he seemed to believe he was the true master of the Hart family . " Tonight , we go home together , " Sienna said , her voice soft but firm as she laid a hand on Vivian's shoulder . " Back to the Hart residence . " Time to see how this dog has learned to bite . She thought to herself . Aiden was , for all intents and purposes , a kept man . Yet now , ten years later , he seemed to believe he was the true master of the Hart family . 7:36 pm Chapter 6 " Tonight , we go home together , " Sienna said, her voice soft but firm as she laid a hand on Vivian's shoulder . " Back to the Hart residence . " Time to see how this dog has learned to bite . She thought to herself . " But … " Vivian stammered . " Dad was with another woman now . After Linda came , everything changed . And .. " In her hesitant , broken words , Sienna heard a decade of profound pain , humiliation , and self - loathing . It broke her heart . " It's okay ," she said , her eyes full of a fierce , protective love . " I'm here now . "