Chapter 678: Bowing 90 Degrees

"Who do you think you are, daring to stand in my way?"

The words resonated clearly in her ears, and all expression on Zoe Anne's face stiffened instantly.

Charlotte Thompson watched her reaction contentedly, then paused the recording leisurely, a faint smirk gracing her lips. "Miss Anne, 'Do not harm unless harmed.' But you've said such unsavory things to my assistant, what do you suppose..."

Her lips curled into a derisive smile, "...if this recording were to be made public? I wonder if your image as a gentle, intelligent, pure, and virtuous lady would be able to endure."

At her words, Zoe Anne's eyes widened in surprise, reflexively reaching for Charlotte's phone.

But Charlotte was one step ahead.

She tucked her phone into her bag. Panic completely overtook Zoe Anne. She gritted her teeth, glowering at the woman before her.

"You..."

Apparently realizing her current situation, she attempted to soften her tone desperately.