CHAPTER 111 BOSS AND ASSISTANT

As Mary looked at her mother’s weathered face, tears streamed down her cheeks. “Mom, please don’t make me do this!” Mary was resolute, unwilling to back down. “Mary, I’ve never begged you for anything before. But this time, I’m kneeling to beg you. If you refuse, I’ll never stand up again.” Helena rose from the bed, intending to kneel before Mary. Mary hurriedly stopped Helena. Her voice choked with emotion. “Mom, please don’t. I... I agree.” “Good girl. I’m really sorry.” Upon returning to the studio, Bella’s emotions were still a tempestuous storm, far from settled. In a fit of rage, she slapped Kennedy, feeling that he truly deserved it. Moments ago, they had been on the street. How could he have been so insolent towards her? Did he truly believe she was no different from Taria? His eyes, however, glistened with sorrow, as if she were the one tormenting him. A pang of unexplained guilt washed over her. Inhaling deeply, Bella retreated to her desk. The adjacent workstatio