Chapter 128 False Accusations

“Ah—” Lilith ran into the hallway, her face full of panic. Shortly after, a man hurried around the corner: “Lilith, what happened?” Sally recognized him—it was Robert. Lilith, looking pitiful, said to Robert, “Robert… Oh my God! I'm so upset! I saw Laura in the bathroom and wanted to show some concern for her, considering how tough her job as a cleaner is. But she got angry…” Lilith looked down at her shoes, which were dirty. She continued, crying, “Laura swung the mop at my shoes! Now they’re filthy...” Robert’s face darkened. He glared at Laura and said coldly, “Apologize to Lilith right now!” “Apologize? For what?” Laura, pale but unafraid, retorted, “I did nothing to her. She approached my mop herself! If she causes trouble, who’s to blame?” “Will you apologize or not?” Robert asked again. “Never.” Laura remained defiant. Without hesitation, Robert slapped Laura hard across the face! “Smack—” Laura, being frail, fell backward from the force. “Laura!” Sally cried out,