Chapter 68

"You—" Vernon was furious, and he pointed at me with clenched teeth. "Stay right there, Joshua! Who do you think you are?" he yelled. Ariana sped up, pulling me along as we left the restaurant. However, Vernon wasn't letting it go that easily. He rushed after us, blocking Ariana's path, and started shouting, "You think you can throw a drink at me and just walk away? You've got some nerve, you!" In one swift move, Ariana struck him hard across the face, her eyes blazing with anger. "How dare you hit me, bitch? I'll show you!" He raised his hand, about to strike her, but I raised my leg and kicked him squarely in the chest. He stumbled back, landing hard on the ground. He grunted in pain and glared at me. "You worthless lapdog! Just wait—I'll tell Racquelle about this, and she'll make sure you pay!" "Go ahead," I replied, not bothering to give him any more attention and led Ariana away. Although our dinner was interrupted, Ariana didn't seem upset. Instead, she turned to me with