Chapter 173: What Must I Do to Be Forgiven

Maria frowned and asked coldly, “Did you think he was a fake bodyguard, so you tried to humiliate him?” Johnson’s face flushed with embarrassment, and he struggled to say anything coherent. He couldn’t admit the truth, as it would only anger Maria further. “Ms. Maria, please listen to me,” Johnson said, trying to remain calm. “I was impulsive at the time, but I had no malicious intent. I just wanted to teach him a small lesson. I didn’t expect…” “Didn’t expect what?” Maria interrupted coldly. “That he would call the police and involve them?” Maria narrowed her eyes, pressing further. “If you’re planning to bully the people around me, you should rethink your approach.” Meanwhile, Tank watched Maria from his car. “So, this is the woman who has Cruz so obsessed? No wonder,” he muttered. He admired her beauty but didn’t step out of the car, just watching from afar. “Such a beautiful woman, even I’m tempted.” Back in the conversation, Johnson hurried to explain, trying to pacify Maria