Chapter 104

Emmeline was just as shocked as Richard by her own sudden audacity in insulting him like that.

Where had that boldness come from? She had never dared to speak to him that way before.

“Have you lost your mind, Emmeline?” Richard’s voice shook with disbelief and anger.

She fixed her gaze on the plush scenery before her, mustering her courage to respond as her heart pounded in her ears. “What Mr. Blackthorn said isn’t nonsense, and he’s not controlling me. I came with him of my own free will. He’s right - you should apologize to me in front of everyone. Anyone in his position would expect the same.”

Fear had always stopped her from voicing her true opinions before, but now that she was safely hidden behind the phone line, the dam of pent-up resentment finally burst.

“You should be ashamed of yourself for making us the center of attention in the neighborhood. Now everyone knows what a violent, abusive man you are.”

“What? Are they brainwashing you ove