Chapter 289: You Are Just a Dog of Mine
Laura's eyes flashed with cold fury. Under her breath, she muttered, "Damn it! This is what you forced me to do."
The feud between her and Anita had always been a covert one. Despite both women knowing full well the depths of their rivalry, they had always kept a certain boundary—an unspoken rule.
For Laura, ruining Anita's reputation had always been the first step in her plan. Only after that could she even think of delivering the final blow. But now, with the appearance of John, everything had changed.
John's actions, the way he had manipulated things behind the scenes, had infuriated Laura. In her mind, if they couldn't fight in the shadows, then it was time for a direct confrontation. John had crossed the line.
Julian, who had worked closely with Laura for years, had never seen her so enraged. He quickly guessed what she was planning, and fear gripped him.
"Laura, the man beside Anita—he's... a monk," Julian blurted out, his voice laden with warning.
He had said this more than once before, but now the words hung heavier in the air. Monks—and even more so, martial artists—were not of this world. They operated on a level beyond mortal reach. To provoke them was a death wish.
And cultivators? Julian didn't even dare to speak the word aloud. The Martial Arts League could barely suppress them, let alone confront one head-on. But what did Laura care about such things?
She scoffed, her eyes cold. "Don't think I don't know what's going through your head. You're scared I'll drag you into this. Well, if you're afraid, get out of here now."