Choking back tears and adding a touch of melodrama, Judie stammered,


    “It’s all because of that horrible woman from the orphanage! She actually procured a patron without my knowledge. This man, apparently a hotshot in the finance world, scared me with his relentless and fierce demeanor… They all deserve to perish!”


    In Judie’s subconscious, Eloise, Loraine, and Marco were all linked.


    Although she had originally harbored a small amount of admiration for


    Marco, the memory of his intimidating threat had nowpletely overtaken her mind.


    She failed to mention to Zaria that Loraine had returned with Marco.


    Zaria interpreted this as Eloise’s attempt to belittle Judie. Her face darkened instantly.


    “That old woman dared to humiliate you while I was away? Does she consider you an easy target, huh? Judie, I’LL make sure justice is served on your behalf!”


    Desperate for someone to reprimand the insolent Loraine and Marco,


    Judie nodded eagerly. “Mom, you have to help me teach them a lesson!”


    Meanwhile, Loraine and Marco were at the vige entrance, organizing things for the vigers. Loraine had pledged to treat everyone to a meal, and she fulfilled her promise by arranging buses from a nearby hotel to pick them up. However, they decided not to join them.


    Eloise, being upied with hosting the vigers, also left for the banquet. Oblivious to the fact that Zaria and her group were speeding towards the orphanage, Loraine and Marco walked back together, immersed in casual conversation.


    As Eloise was away at the banquet, the children had no sses and stayed quietly in their rooms, either engrossed in television or books.


    The yground was empty, and the main gate of the orphanage was locked tightly.


    A look of disdain and scorn took over Zaria’s face as she eyed the gate. Shemanded, with a cold huff, “Break the gate open for me!”


    Unlike Judie’s orders, her words held more weight. The bodyguards didn’t dare to resist. Picking up hammers and stones, they managed to smash the lock on the gate in no time.


    With a kick, Zaria forced the iron gate open, striding into the courtyard. Her voice, sharp and prating, echoed, “You old hag, how dare you let someone humiliate my daughter? Where are you cowering?


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    Despite Judie’s past harassment of the children from the orphanage, she had never been audacious enough to barge in, let alone resort to brute force to gain entry. The children were unfamiliar with such an incident. They sought refuge behind the windows, a mix of fear and helplessness creeping in. Some of them even began to cry.


    Repeatedly calling out without any response from Eloise, Zaria grumbled and made an attempt to enter the building. It was then that a stern, icy voice sounded from behind, “Who are you? Why are you here?”


    Marco and Loraine, who were midway back, discerned the disturbance at the orphanage and rushed back, sensing trouble.


    Upon arrival, they were confronted with the scene. Marco’s gaze turned icy at the sight of Judie, his countenance instantly darkening.


    Fear made Judie quiver as she instinctively retreated behind Zaria. She managed to whimper, looking miserable. “Mom, it’s him! He’s the one who humiliated me!”