Chapter 16: Turning Tables
"How dare you slap my mother?!" Annabelle shouted, her eyes narrowing at the elegantly dressed woman. She just wanted to fuel her mom’s burning rage, and it worked. Sophia gritted her teeth and glared at the woman in front of her.
"And how dare you enter my house without permission and have the audacity to hit my daughter-in-law?" Rosalind Reign roared like a tigress, her intimidating voice making Annabelle squeak back like a scolded puppy.
Evelyn felt warmth spread through her body at Rosalind’s words, their eyes meeting briefly before Rosalind turned her gaze to Sophia. Avery almost squealed internally at her aunt’s arrival, knowing Rosalind was the perfect person to teach these nasty women a lesson.
"The truth is always bitter, Mrs. Wright. You better start accepting it like William accepted you." Rosalind’s words pierced through Sophia’s already burning ego. Pointing towards the door, she continued, "Now get out before I ask security to drag you out."
Sophia gritted her teeth, casting a final glance at Evelyn before storming out of the house. Annabelle and Felicia, who had fallen awfully silent at Rosalind’s entry, quickly followed her.
"And Agatha," Rosalind added, her loud voice carrying a hint of mockery, "make sure to put up a sign that says no dogs allowed on the main gates. It seems there are lots of strays roaming free in our society."
Avery couldn’t hold back her laughter, and even Evelyn broke into a smile at Rosalind’s boldness. Agatha, suppressing her laughter, replied loudly, "Yes, ma’am," playing along with her.
As they reached the pavement in front of the main door, Sophia stopped and turned around, her glare fixed on Evelyn. "You will pay for this, Evelyn. You will pay heavily!" she snarled before stomping out, followed by her two tails.
With her tall, statuesque figure and vibrant red hair, Rosalind Reign exuded a regal charm, looking nothing like a woman in her early fifties. Her sharp, piercing black eyes scanned the room, sending all the workers scurrying back to their stations before she looked at Evelyn.