Kate saw stars. Her vision blurred as she stared blankly at Chantelle.
Chantelle casually wiped her fingertips. She glanced toward the corner.
Standing there with his head lowered, Calvin took the handkerchief from her. He stepped back into place without a word.
"Ms. Kate, I need to clarify a few things with you."
Her tone was cool and firm.
"Our deal ended the moment you stepped onto that podium. Whatever happened between you and Steve is none of my business."
"I was kind enough to visit you, but you insulted me for no reason and even tried to attack me. So tell me, why shouldn't I fight back? You brought this on yourself."
Kate wanted to argue.
But the memory of those slaps a minute made her clench her jaw and swallow her words.
"But you could've stopped everything! Why didn't you do that? I paid you so much money!"
Chantelle shrugged, looking unbothered.