Chapter 41

Just before Olivia could reach Yolanda, a sudden, stinging slap struck her face. Her left cheek immediately began to swell. She hadn't expected Yolanda to resort to violence. Dazed by the unexpected blow, Olivia stood frozen, her hand pressed against her face. After a moment, she turned to Samuel with a look of hurt. "Mr. Liddell! She just hit me!" Equally taken aback by Yolanda's violent outburst, Samuel narrowed his eyes in disapproval. With a stern tone, he warned, "Miss, there's a consequence for such recklessness. No one has ever dared to hit someone under my watch!" "Yolanda, cut this out!" Diana's face went even paler. Though she was seething with anger, she held back from being too forceful, wanting only to get away from the volatile situation as quickly as she could. However, Yolanda's actions had clearly angered Samuel and things had gotten out of hand. After giving Yolanda a stern warning, Samuel turned to Diana with a smile. "Well, since your daughter obviously can't c