Chapter 104


    Chapter 104: Prejudices in the Heart Were Like Mountains That Were Hard to Move


    “Elena, don’t worry. I’m no longer who I used to be. No one should think they can easilyy a hand on


    me, and I won’t be weak anymore. If someone dares to provoke trouble in front of me, I won’t hesitate


    to fight back,” said Martina, softly.


    Elena finally felt relieved, knowing that she could only hold her temper no matter what. “Alright, alright.


    As long as you don’t repeat the same mistakes, but it’s okay. I’m here today, and no one will dare to


    bully you. This is my territory.”


    The two women smiled at each other, understanding the genuine concern they had for one another. In


    this lifetime, having such a loyal friend was akin to possessing the most precious treasure in the world.


    When Amy arrived here, she naturally saw Martina, and she also noticed the clothes Martina was


    wearing. The smile on her face instantly turned unnatural, and she could barely fake it anymore. How


    could she have known that such a misunderstanding would ur today?


    Amy had paid a great price for this outfit, originally intending to outshine everyone and showcase the


    elegance of the only daughter of the Paloma family. It was also a way to regain the reputation she had


    lost before.


    Who could have anticipated that she would end up wearing the exact same outfit as Martina? To make


    matters worse, Martina was the woman she despised the most.


    Matching outfits was not the worst part, but whoever looked ugly would be


    embarrassed.


    In the current situation, it was clear that Amy was at a disadvantage. Whether it was in terms of


    appearance or temperament, Martina clearly outshined her, something that anyone


    could see.


    Amy forcibly resisted the urge to scratch Martina’s face, and a forced, ugly smile


    appeared on her face as she approached Martina and greeted, “Hi, Miss Martinez. It seems we have


    some fate between us. I didn’t expect to see you here. I thought, given Miss Martinez’s status, you


    wouldn’t be appearing in a ce like this.”


    “And I never imagined that we would coincidentally choose the same outfit. I wonder where Miss


    Martinez obtained this dress? It’s a unique piece, only two in the world.”


    Even without careful listening, one could hear the sarcasm in her words. Amy was clearly provoking


    them on purpose.


    Instinctively, Elena stepped forward and positioned herself in front of Martina, her face disying a


    defensive expression. “It’s none of your business. I had someone buy it for me. Do you have a problem


    with that? You’re just jealous and imitating her.”


    Elena thought Amy would back down, but she didn’t stop there.


    “So that’s how it is. I always thought Miss Martinez couldn’t afford such expensive clothes. Turns out,


    she is benefiting from her wealthy friends,” Amy smirked and continued. “Miss Martinez, in a time when


    depending on men is no longer an option, why would you persist in pursuing material possessions


    despite your existing state of poverty?”


    “Does it mean that Miss Martinez can only secure her ce among us now by relying


    on such abilities? Well, are you intentionallying here today to find a new patron who will spend


    money on you?” Amy’s remarks shifted from subtle mockery to outright provocation, something that no


    one could tolerate.


    Elena immediately raised her arm, as if she was about to p her hard.


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    It was absolutely infuriating. Amy waspletely crossing the line. What did she mean


    by all this? Was she trying to provoke a fight or something?


    As Amy uttered those words, the gazes of many people towards Martina turned peculiar. Ilt seemed as


    if they began to perceive her as a materialistic woman who depended entirely on men, and their gazes


    towards Martina grew progressively filled with


    contempt.


    Clearly, this was Amy’s true intention.


    Some even went as far as to believe that the dress Martina was wearing were mere


    fake. There were only two of those dresses in the world. It would have been understandable for the


    daughter of the Paloma family to wear them, they were wealthy and influential after


    all. But how could someone like Martina, a woman who only relied on men, have possibly


    owned such clothing? There was definitely something fishy going on!


    Prejudices in the heart were like mountains that were hard to move. Once they had made up their


    minds about something, they no longer sought answers but instead


    stubbornly clung to their own preconceived ideas.


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    Unlike before, when Martina didn’t want to lower herself to Amy’s level, the situation.


    had changed now. She had long dered that she had changed, that she was no longer the person


    who could be easily controlled by others.


    The reason Martina allowed others to manipte her before was because she didn’t want to bring


    Benjamin with any difort. But now, she was even willing to ept the idea of leaving him. So,


    what was there that she wouldn’t dare to do? People can change.


    Remember that Martina disappeared right under Benjamin’s nose for a whole month,


    which shocked him to the core.


    On an asion like today, where guests were present, even if Elena was displeased, she could not


    physically retaliate, as it would provide others with too much ammunition


    against her.


    But Martina was different. She had already let go of everything. If someone provoked


    her, she didn’t mind dragging them down with her.


    As Elena prepared to unleash her full power, Martina unexpectedly stepped forward and firmly grasped


    her arm, pulling her back.


    Elena looked bewildered, thinking that Martina had perhaps changed her mind again.


    But who could endure such a situation? Amy had already pushed Martina to the limit.


    “Martina


    Before Elena could finish her sentence, Martina had already stepped in front of Amy


    and pped her across the face.


    The sound of the p was so casual, as if what Martina was doing now was just a normal and natural


    thing.


    But without a strong backing, this act would be like walking the path of self–destruction. Many people


    couldn’t understand Martina’s approach.


    “Miss Paloma, it seems you conveniently forgot about what happenedst time, huh? Howe today


    you deliberately want to tarnish me with such filthy words?” Martina’s beautiful eyes gleamed with a


    hint of contemtion, as if she was pondering something. However, she swiftly dismissed it with a


    casual remark. “Oh, I understand now. It seems you haven’t truly learned from our previous encounter.


    Shall I assist you in refreshing your memory?”


    Amy didn’t say anything, but the unpleasant memory resurfaced in her mind with vivid rity.


    Many people could sense the vor of gossip between these two.


    Considering Amy’s fragile health, she rarely made public appearances. However, it wasmon


    knowledge that she was the esteemed princess of the prominent Paloma family. Offending Amy was


    synonymous with provoking the wrath of the entire Paloma family.


    It must be said that this woman called Martina really had guts.


    However, it was unfortunate that her temporary courage would only inevitably invite a more hostile


    situation ahead.