Chapter 10 The Counterfeit Heiress Turns the Tables 09

Tian Tian's sobs were ragged, her frail body trembling uncontrollably, appearing as if she were a wounded angel, eliciting a pang of guilt within Ethan's heart. His dislike for Alex intensified with each passing moment.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry... It's my fault for making you sad, but you have to believe me, today's incident isn't what you think. It's that b*tch Alex who deliberately approached me..."

"Ethan! Clarify yourself to me, Miss! Who do you call a b*tch!?" Alex, finally unable to contain herself, interrupted Ethan's words.

Knowing the man's narcissistic tendencies, she had chosen to ignore his accusation of her deliberately seeking him out. But to call her a b*tch was beyond her tolerance.

At the sound of Alex's voice, both of them turned to face her. Ethan, upon seeing Alex, hesitated for a moment before saying, "Am I wrong? You are indeed a b*tch."

In response, Alex merely smiled lightly, walking gracefully towards them. She looked up at Ethan, her voice soft yet menacing, "Say it again if you dare."

"Miss Tian, please don't be upset. Ethan Keller spoke out of anger, don't take it seriously. I apologize on his behalf," Tian Tian quickly intervened, trying to explain.

Gazing at Tian Tian, who had moments ago been devastated by Ethan's apparent betrayal and now stood up for him, Alex spoke coldly, "Am I speaking to you? Didn't your mother teach you it's impolite to interrupt when others are speaking?"

"Miss Andra..." Tian Tian faltered, tears welling up in her eyes.

Seeing Tian Tian's distress, Ethan immediately retaliated, "Alex, don't be too outrageous! What's wrong with calling you a b*tch? Aren't you one? I've never seen a more shameless woman like you..."

As Ethan transformed from a suave gentleman into a brawling street urchin, Alex's lips curved into a serene smile, one that sent chills down Tian Tian's spine. She reached out and tugged on Ethan's arm, signaling him to stop, but Ethan, oblivious to her gesture, continued, "Alex, let me tell you, you're a b*tch, and there's no one more bitchy than you..."

Slap!

Ethan's next words were cut short by Alex's resounding slap.

Time seemed to stand still as Tian Tian, standing beside Ethan, was momentarily paralyzed. Ethan, who had never endured such treatment, regained his senses and pointed a trembling finger at Alex, sputtering curses, "Alex, how dare you hit me!? You b*tch... Ah—!"

A pig-like squeal echoed through the air as Ethan found himself sprawled on the ground.

Alex turned to face Ethan, patting her hands together, seemingly pleased with her over-the-shoulder throw.

It was then that Tian Tian came to her senses, rushing to Ethan's side to help him up. "Ethan Keller, are you okay? Did you hurt yourself anywhere?"

Ethan's face contorted with anger, ignoring Tian Tian's concern. As soon as he stood, he pushed her aside and lunged for Alex, but the pain in his leg made him lose his balance. Had it not been for Tian Tian's swift support, he would have fallen again.

"Ethan Keller, how do you feel? Where does it hurt?" Tian Tian asked anxiously, her eyes filled with concern. Ethan, fueled by rage, tried to push Tian Tian aside and reach for Alex, but his unsteady legs made it impossible for him to do so.

Seeing Ethan's predicament, Alex couldn't help but chuckle mischievously. "Mr. Keller, if you can't even stand, don't be so stubborn. You might fall again, you know~"

Ethan glared at Alex with such intensity that it seemed his eyes could burn holes through her. Tian Tian, supporting Ethan, glared at Alex,Said angrily, "Miss Andra, I understand it's hard for you to accept Ethan Keller and I being together. I know you're hurt. But love cannot be forced. If you truly love Ethan Keller, why not let him find happiness? Does it bring you joy to hurt him like this?"

Looking at Tian Tian with a disdainful smile, Alex replied, "Miss Tian, I think you've misunderstood. I merely disciplined someone who spoke ill of me. As for your words, I must clarify. Mr. Keller's relationship with you is none of my concern. I'm not interested in inquiring about it because only you, Miss Tian, would treasure what I've discarded as trash."

"Alex, who are you calling trash!?" Before Tian Tian could respond, Ethan erupted in anger, staring at Alex with gritted teeth.

"Whoever knows is who it is," Alex replied nonchalantly.

"You!" Ethan sputtered, unable to formulate a coherent response.

"Forget it, Ethan Keller, let's go to the hospital..." Tian Tian started to say, but Ethan cut her off with a frustrated growl, "What hospital? I'm fine!"

"Mr. Keller, seeing as you can barely stand, I suspect your leg might be broken. How can you say you're fine?" Alex interjected. "You should go to the hospital. What if you become crippled?"

"What does it matter to you? Leave me alone!?"

"How can it not matter to me?" Alex smiled, as if discussing something honorable. "Mr. Keller's leg is injured because of me. I have a responsibility to take care of it."

Ethan struggled to catch his breath, seething with anger. He had never been so humiliated. The thought of being defeated by a woman was almost too much to bear.

"But what can I do? I have appointments today and can't accompany Mr. Keller to the hospital," Alex said, considering for a moment before taking out her wallet and handing Ethan a stack of cash. "How about this, Miss Tian, accompany Mr. Keller to the hospital. Here's a few thousand dollars in cash. If it's not enough, call me, and I'll have my secretary send more."

Alex's actions were more humiliating to Ethan than a slap in the face. He angrily slapped away the money, growling, "I don't want your money!?"

Looking at the scattered bills, Alex sighed helplessly and said to Ethan, "But I heard Mr. Keller has fallen out with the Keller Chairman. He must have frozen all your credit cards and accounts, which is why you're working here. If you don't take my money, how will you pay for your treatment?"

"I have plenty of money, don't worry about it. Get out of my sight!" Ethan replied, embarrassed and trying to save face, despite Alex's accurate assumption.