The Divorcee Amazed the World

Grace was nearly knocked unconscious by the impact.

Instinctively covering her nose, her mind went blank.

She didn’t expect that Helena, who appeared gentle and easy to bully, would suddenly strike so ruthlessly.

Looking down, her fingers were covered in bright red.

In pain and frustration, she let out a sharp scream and lunged towards Helena.

The maid rushed forward to intercept, wrapping her arms around Grace.

Hearing the commotion, the bodyguard burst into the room and pulled Grace away.

Willis, accompanied by his assistant, entered with a stern expression. He glanced coldly at Grace, then turned to Helena. Seeing that she was unharmed, his expression softened slightly.

Grace, covering her bloodied nose, complained to Willis, “Look, this is your so-called good woman. She looks gentle and docile but is actually so vicious! A cup thrown at me almost took my life!”

Willis spoke in a tone devoid of emotion, “Helena has always been gentle and calm, indifferent to disputes. If she took action against you, it must be because you provoked her.”

He looked at Helena and gently asked, “How did she provoke you?”

Helena was surprised; she didn’t expect Willis to take her side at this moment, considering that Grace was the mother of his sweetheart.

She pressed her lips together and glanced at the maid, signaling her to explain.

The maid hurriedly said, “Helena was peacefully reading a book on the bed. Grace suddenly barged in, scolded her, and even attempted to physically assault her, but I managed to stop her. She kept verbally abusing Helena, saying extremely offensive things. Even as an outsider, I couldn’t bear to listen. Helena maintained her composure and listened quietly for quite some time. In the end, unable to endure it any longer, she took action.”

Willis’s gaze suddenly turned cold. He said to Grace, “Apologize to Helena.”

Grace was a bit intimidated, but apologizing meant losing face.

She straightened her neck and stubbornly said, “Willis, I’m the one injured here. If anyone should apologize, it should be her apologizing to me. Look at how viciously she attacked me. I’m sure she’s the one who had Susan’s hand smashed too.”Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Willis’s expression became even colder. “Susan’s hand is injured. You’re upset and emotionally out of control. I can understand that. But without evidence, you can’t casually accuse Helena. Physical harm is harm, and emotional harm is also harm. You insulted Helena first, so you must apologize.”

His voice was not loud, and his emotions remained steady, yet it gave an inexplicable sense of oppression.

Grace felt a bit overwhelmed, but offering an apology meant losing face.

She lifted her chin, bravely saying, “Willis, the Santana family and the Varley family have been business partners for many years. I hope you consider the bigger picture and reconsider who should apologize.”

Her words carried an implicit threat.

Willis glanced at her for a second, lifted the corners of his lips in a quasi-smile, picked up his phone, and dialed a number. Speaking into the phone, he said, “Josh, your stepmother caused trouble in Helena’s ward. Please send someone to handle it.”

Josh hesitated for a moment and replied, “I’m in Susan’s ward. I’ll be right over.”

Willis nodded slightly, ended the call, and turned his attention back to Helena. He sat down by her bed, tidying up her wrinkled collar, and asked gently, “Are you hurt?”

Helena shook her head.

He touched her hand. “Is your hand still hurting?”

“It’s okay.”

He wrapped his arm around her shoulder, looked into her eyes, and asked softly, “Are you still angry?”

“Yeah.”

“You did the right thing today. If someone bullies you, fight back.”

Helena raised her eyes, staring into his large, watery ones, silently thinking, How do I fight back against you?

But with outsiders present, she refrained from asking, knowing that unity was essential in facing external threats.

Watching the two of them, so engrossed in each other, Grace couldn’t stand it any longer and wanted to leave.

However, leaving like this was unacceptable, and staying made her furious.

Before long, Josh arrived with some people.

After greeting Willis, he looked at Grace, who was covered in blood, then turned to Helena. His gaze lingered a bit longer on her face, and he politely said, “Susan injured her hand, and my stepmother was too distressed, causing her emotions to spiral out of control. She acted impulsively. On behalf of her, I apologize to you.”