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Naomi spun on her heel and walked out of the hospital room. She called Zory for a ride. As she stepped outside, Zoey’s car rolled up, but it looked like Zoey had run into a bit of trouble. Someone was laying into her, and Naomi didn’t hesitate to step in, pulling Zoey to her side. “What’s going on heret

“Naomi, I was just getting in when this lady cut me off She knocked me out of the way and accused me of stealing her parking spot.” Zoey, never one to back down, was already in the middle of a heated exchange. But the lady was louder and faster, giving Zory a tough time.

“Let’s call security and get the footage. I handle this,” Naomi said, her gaze icy as she turned to the woman still ranting. “Zoey, grab a megaphone.”

“Naomi, I’m or

on my way right now.” Zoey tumes and left, only to return shortly with a megaphone. Naomi had already searched online for an audio clip of a shrew screeching in the streets and loaded it into the megaphone. She then aimed it at the woman and pressed the switch. Next thing, a string of colorful insults was hurled at the woman, looping on repeat without a break.

The woman was taken aback by Naomi’s move, then she got ready to throw down Nanmi whipped out her phone, stepping back. “Try it, and I’ll upload the video. You’ll be the next viral sensation.”

With a string of screams, the woman stormed off, looking for

Naomi smirked. Dealing with a shrew didn’t call for manners. Her own mouth was too precious for such filth, so the megaphone and recordings did the job just fine.

“Naomi, should

WE

bounce?” Zoey asked.

“Bounce! She hit our car. She’s compensating us, Naomi said, leaning against the car. Sure enough, the woman returned with the hospital manager in tow. She was fuming, her words as sharp as fireworks, her hair almost standing on end,

Naomi, however, was calm as ever. She methodically recounted the incident, played the hospital’s surveillance video, and laid out her compensation demands.

The manager pulled the shouting woman aside, and after some hashed words, the woman stepped forward, asking for a private seulement.

“Compensation and an apology. That’s the only deal I’m taking” Naomi said, her voice as cold as steel ‘She insulted my friend.”

Zoey clenched her fists. “Yeah, she did.”

“But she insulted me too, the woman shot back panicked “The things they said were worse.”

“We didn’t” Naomi rolled her eyes. The only one insulting you was the loudspeaker. Go make it apologize

“You, you, y

you..“the lady

y stammered.

“What are you “you–ing about! Did you escape from some cave as a load spirit, spitting out bubbles without any other powert Other toads spit pretty bubbles, but you’re spewing out black, rotten ones. When you poke them, they’re just a disgusting mess inside” Naomi rarely said rude words, but it didn’t mean she couldn’t.

Ah, ah, ah- the woman screamed.

“Stop with the ‘ah–ing: Did your mom’s contractions get stuck in your throat Others use their mouths to talk, but you’ve got a mouth full of hemorrhoids”

“Look at her, she’s cursing–Naomi interrupted her, “Did I curse at your Did Leven say your name! You’re a walking mess, with a por on your head. tiles under your feet and a tumor on your neck. You must have cerebral thrombosis to look like that. Are you compensating and apologizing or

The woman walled, Thave no money,”

“No money! You weren’t so humble when you hit any friend’s car” Naomi wasn’t about to let th

to let this go. She knew when to back down, but bullies! No way. It was clear the woman was trying to take advantage, and Naomi wasn’t laving it.

The manager didn’t want to get involved either. He told the woman at fault, “Apologize now, or we’ll go through the formalities”

The woman, red–faced and furious, finally bit out an apology after seeing Naomi’s ice–cold eyes. “I’m sorry. I was wrong

“Compensate for the damage” Naomi pointed at the car. “I’ve got the pics and the quote. Fixing this will run you 40 thousand dollars”

The woman’s eyes bulged, but she ended up transferring the money with tears in her eyes.

ey hit the road.

“Let’s roll, Zoey,” Naomi said, and they

After they left, Jessie pulled the manager aside and whispered some instructions. Later, Naomi pulled over and called Jessie. “Hey, I saw you at the

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hospital

Jessie chuckled, “So what“”

“So, you’re going to visit Elaine, right?”

Jessie sighed, “Naomi, there are times to play dumb.

“Got Naomi hung up without another word.

“Dinner later!”

“Sure. I’ll remember.

Zoey looked puzzled. “Naomi, what did you get?”

Naomi smiled. She had an idea of who was behind Elaine’s attack. Jessie’s presence wasn’t a coincidence, and Elaine taking such a hit without knowing who did it, Jessic could pull that off. She just didn’t get why Jessie was so protective.

Back at the hospital, the woman met someone in black sunglasses. She handed over a check. “Job well done.”

“Ms. Fischer, that woman’s a real tiger,” the woman said, still shaken. “Ms. Fischer, are you really setting a trap to teach her a lesson?”

“That’s none of your business. Now go

“Yes, Ms. Fischer.” After the woman left. Irena Fischer took off her sunglasses and studied a photo of Naomi. She was young, but when she got fierce, she didn’t seem like a 19–year–old. Interesting, the woman Shawn likes,‘ she thought

Irena left, brushing past Jessie as she exited the elevator Jessie gave her a double like but then looked away.

On the third floor. Jessie, with a fruit basket, knocked on Elaine’s door. “Ms. Mabry!”

1am. Who are you!” Elaine was wary

Jessie Grove. Alfred’s secretary at Edwards Group.” Jessie made a self–introduction and walked in with the fruit basket. “Tm here to visit you, Ms. Mabry, and to talk about Naomi’s designs, Edwards Group and its subsidiary Chic Quest want to buy them all**

Elaine’s eyes widened. “You’re crazy! Not every design meets Chic Quest’s standards”

“Ebine,” Jessie smiled, but her eyes were cold. “You can’t deny Naomi’s talent just because you’re her boss, and that Elaine Jewelry is named after you. If our boss likes them, hand them over.

“Naomi mentioned you. Elaine sat up. Said you’re more beautiful, smarter, gentler, better in every way than me. You must have charmed Naoml

“Is that so?” Jessie beamed. “So I’m highly thought of You’ll give me Naomi’s designs, right?” Jessic’s gaze was piercing, and her lips curved gently. Her eyes were clear and sharp. She seemed to say nothing, but it seemed that all the threatening words were spoken.

Elaine took it seriously. She stared at Jessie, knowing she’d met a worthy opponent “Why is Alfred’s secretary helping Naomi so much?” she thought

Elaine smiled cryptically. “I’ve given her designs to Shawn. Want them, find Shawn. But you and Naomi are friends. Tell her there’s no future with Shawn. He just sees her as a plaything”

“Is that so!” Jessie pulled out her phone. “Thanks for the advice. I recorded it. I’ll give it to Mr. Fischer.”

“Jessie, you tricked me Elaine reached for the phone, but Jessie stepped back. “Ms. Mabry, anger ages a woman, Naomi’s younger, more beautiful because she’s got a better temper, a broader mind, even her hair is better than yours”

Elaine was speechless.

Jessie smiled again. “Ms. Mabry, get well soon” And with that, she left.

Just as Jessie reached the door, a woman stopped her. “Ms. Grove, Im Trend. Coffer?

Jessir looked at the woman. Big sunglasses, a tight black dress, eight–inch heels, long wavy hair, a Hermes Birkin bag. Not bad, but the condescension was a turn–off.

Jessic smiled. “Sorry, I’m in a rusli. Give me your number and let’s do it another time!” She reached for her phone, but Irena said. “No need for contact info. The message is a one–time offer.”

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