CHAPTER 68: PAYBACK

The room fell silent when Victoria's hand landed on Laura's cheek. "I won't let a little slut like you talk to me like that. I have let you run your mouth for as long as I can remember, not again, Laura." Victoria said, her voice cold. Laura whipped her face back to stare at Victoria, her eyes wide in surprise. "You slapped me? How dare you?" She stammered. "Pathetic? You dare call me pathetic?!" Victoria continued. "If anyone in this room is pathetic, it's you, Laura. You have been Edmund's mistress for years, and what exactly have you gained apart from the influence? On the other hand, I don't need Edmund for anything; I have enough money to do whatever I want. My career doesn't involve sitting in front of a mirror and practicing my fake smiles!" "I'm going to kill you!" Laura shrieked and tried to slap Victoria, but Victoria held her hand and shoved her to the floor. "I'm done being nice with you." Victoria snapped. "I have tolerated you long enough." "Don't you have any shame