"Unfortunately, you're putting on such a pathetic show. Do you really think I'm a fool who would fall for it?"
Veronica wiped away tears and said softly, "Vivian, you don’t have to do this."
"You’re making a fool of yourself. You’re losing your own dignity and embarrassing Damien, too."
"I promise from now on, I won't argue back even if I'm scolded or hit. Please, don’t make Brother Damien angry anymore."
She reached out to help me up.
Terrified, I shrank back, screaming, "Don’t come near me!"
I was even more afraid of women touching me than men.
Because on more than one occasion, when guests at the Women's Virtue Class were caught by their wives, it was us who paid the price.
In order to calm things down, the Women's Virtue Class pushed me out, claiming that I was restless and seduced men in private.
The wives were furious and took their anger out on me. They stabbed me with needles, burned me with lighters and stomped on me with high-heeled shoes.
I carried deep psychological trauma because of them.
I was scared.
I was truly scared.
At this moment, I had only one desperate thought. Damien belonged to Veronica and I did not dare to try to take him away again.
Just then, Damien looked at me with bitter disappointment and said, "Vivian Winslow, how did you turn out like this? You're no different from those vulgar shrews in the marketplace. It seems half a year still wasn’t enough for you."
I was completely terrified.
My mind was dulled by fear. It grew more and more numb and confused.
I had only one thought repeating in my head.
It’s over. It’s over. Another customer is dissatisfied with me.
Please, don’t hurt my Elise.
Without thinking, I instinctively took out a few pieces of 'candy' from my pocket, not even bothering to count them and quickly popped them into my mouth when no one was looking.
This 'candy' was given to me by the mentor.
She said that after eating it, I could become more 'professional,' and the customers would be more satisfied.
However, I had to eat it secretly. That way, the guests would believe it was their power that made me this way and that feeling of control would satisfy them even more.
The 'candy' took effect quickly. Shamelessly, I clung to Damien and the other guests.
Damien roared in fury and slapped me hard across the face. Half of my face instantly swelled and blood oozed from the corner of my mouth.