I was not the type to turn the other cheek to begin with . I certainly would not be after what Vivian just pulled . I stared at her with a furious gaze . First , I struck her repeatedly across the face to vent my anger . Then , I picked up the nail clipper she had used to slash my cheek and slowly brought it closer to her face . Vivian trembled violently . " Don't - don't you dare touch my face ! I'll fight you to the death ! " Without hesitation , I made the first cut . She let out a bloodcurdling scream as a bleeding gash swelled along one cheek . I slashed the blade repeatedly . Soon , her face was swollen beyond recognition . It looked bruised and bloody . She could do nothing but wail in helpless agony as she was pinned down by the bodyguards . " Ahh ! My face ... my face is ruined ! " It was true that a person would not know the pain until it was theirs to bear . When she tried to disfigure me , she should have expected retribution . Lucas , who was nearby , snarled at me , " You psychotic wench ! When my father finds . out what you did to Vivi , he'll make you pay ! " My mother said coldly , " Good . Let Bernard come . We'll see who he punishes - you or us . 11 My mother immediately took out her phone and called Bernard Goodwin . He answered instantly . " Hello , Denia ! What's the matter ? " My mother replied coldly , " Bernard , you've certainly raised an outstanding son . " 1/3 Chapter +25 Bonus Recognizing her displeasure , Bernard responded with forced laughter , " Denia , what has my useless son done now ? Just say the word , and I'll punish him severely ! " " You know Lilibet is my only daughter . I've cherished her like the apple of my eye since she was born . " " Yes , of course ! Rest assured , when Ms. Windsong marries into our family , I won't let her suffer even the slightest grievance . " My mother's voice trembled with suppressed rage . " Well , your precious boy , Lucas , has let Lilibet suffer a terrible humiliation ! He tied her up and allowed her to be beaten and insulted for the sake of some ' pretend sister . ' How are you going to make this right ? " Bernard was in disbelief when he heard this . He then said , " What ? That brat hurt Ms .. Windsong ? Skin him alive for all I care ! Do whatever you want with him ! " Lucas , who was kneeling on the floor , shouted , " Dad ! Has this witch cast a spell on you ?! " These two witches are evil ! They ruined Vivi's face and made me kneel ! Instead of saving me , you're letting them have their way with me ? I'm your son ! " Bernard roared furiously , " You're a disgrace ! After this disaster you've caused , I wish I'd never had you ! " Lucas tried to speak again . My mother ended the call deliberately . She looked at him with contempt . " Do you still think your father is going to save you ? " " You black widow ! Don't get cocky ! He's just blowing off steam . I'm his flesh and blood . When he comes for me , you're dead ! " Ever since I could remember , my father's memory was my mother's most tender spot . No one would dare broach it . Lucas truly had a death wish and was walking straight into the line of fire . As expected , my mother's expression darkened . She looked at him with a murderous gaze .