Chapter 9 Apologize to Yelena 539 % Finished Alex darted away like a slippery cel , clutching his hot dog tightly as he dodged Simon's pudgy hand . He slid over to Holden and proudly handed it to him . The twins each took a huge bite in front of Simon , chewing with exaggerated satisfaction . Simon's face darkened instantly . He swung toward Rosalie and ordered , " I want some too . Go buy me ten right now . " " I'm not going ." Rosalie's rejection was swift and cold . " If you want hot dogs , tell your mom to get them . " Simon whipped his head toward Yelena . Her smile stiffened . " Rosie , his stomach's delicate . Hot dogs will make him sick ." " Relax , Rosalie said flatly . " I never planned on giving your son any . " " Mommy , this hot dog is sooo good ! It's my first time eating something this delicious ! " Alex piped up suddenly , eyes sparkling with mischief . Holden nodded gravely . " We'll have it again next time . " In truth , the boys weren't allowed junk food at home . But today , they were willing to risk it - for the sake of goading Simon . After all , Simon's mother had always bullied theirs . Seeing them eat so happily , Simon snapped . He lunged , grabbed a cup of milk off the table , and hurled it . " Careful ! " Rosalie's face paled . She twisted her body , shielding her sons as the warm milk splashed down her back , soaking her shirt . The boys froze , stunned , before crying out in unison . " Mommy ! " The staff , onlookers , and livestream viewers alike gaped in shock . " I'm fine . Don't be scared ," Rosalie murmured , stroking their little heads to calm them . Yelena finally snapped out of it , feigning concern . " Rosie , are you alright ? " Rosalie didn't answer . She simply grabbed another cup from the table and flung it at Yelena . " Ah ! " Yelena shrieked . Expressionless , Rosalie asked coolly , " Now do you know if I'm alright ? " " Rosie ! " Yelena whimpered pitifully . 1/4 16:38 Wed , Sep 17 Chapter 9 Apologize to Yelena The chat exploded . " Holy crap , has Rosalie lost it ? " 53 % Finished " She's finally showing her true colors ! " " Yelena was just being kind . Rosalie not only refused her concern , she splashed her with milk ? Disgusting ! " " I almost went from hater to fan , and then she - ugh . Why did I even hope ? " Yelena's team fanned the flames in the chat , spinning the narrative . Viewers began attacking Rosalie relentlessly , drowning out any voices defending her . Clipped videos spread like wildfire on Facebook , fueling another wave of hate . Rosalie was trending again . Meanwhile , Wendy's phone hadn't stopped buzzing all morning . She'd gone from shocked , to numb , to grimly resigned . Now she just braced herself and started damage control . Rosalie , on the other hand , stood her ground , voice sharp . " Yelena , has no one ever told you ? Your acting is pathetic . No matter how frail and pitiful you try to look , your eyes always give you away - they're full of smugness . You knew I couldn't stand you , but you still dragged your son over to me , pretending to be a kind older sister . What is it ? You think I won't dare fight back on camera ? Or you're so sure that even if I do , you'll still walk away the winner ? " Yelena froze for a split second . She had come to sabotage Rosalie , jealous of her surging popularity and reluctant to watch her redeem herself . She hadn't expected Rosalie to see through her so clearly . But so what ? The fool was still predictable . No brain , all impulse . Attacking her on a live broadcast would only prove her point . " Rosie , you're wrong , I didn't mean- " " Shut up . " Rosalie's patience snapped . " Your face makes me sick . All you want is for the viewers to see me ' bully ' you , to rally them to your side like sheep while they tear me apart ." Her gaze cut sideways - at a man at the next table holding an ice cream cone . " Borrowing this . " Before he could react , she snatched it from his hand , turned , and smashed it straight into Yelena's face , grinding it in . 17 2/4 2 ITN O 16:38 Wed , Sep 17 G. Chapter 9 Apologize to Yelena Yelena stood frozen , stunned , staring at her in disbelief . 3.53 % Finished Rosalie sneered . " What , you didn't think I'd really dare ? I'd rather get cursed to hell by the audience than sit here choking down my disgust while watching your lousy performance . " " You - you bullied my mom ! " Simon suddenly screamed , charging at her . But before he could reach Rosalie , the twins dropped their skewers and launched themselves at him in perfect unison . The three boys tumbled into a brawl . Despite their soft , innocent looks , the twins were fierce . They'd learned to fend for themselves against Original Rosalie and Annie for years . Compared to that , Simon was nothing . Within moments , he was howling . The twins didn't touch his face - too obvious - but pummeled every tender , hidden spot they could find . His cries rose to the rafters , shocking the entire restaurant into chaos . The staff and bystanders rushed in to pull them apart . But the twins clung like wolves , refusing to let go . Only Rosalie's full mom - voice finally made them stop . She yanked them off Simon , each boy still wriggling furiously . " Ah- ! " A shout broke out as Rosalie turned - just in time to take a full cup of cola to the face . Her expression went slack , dripping sticky soda . The twins ' eyes turned murderous . With a snarl , they lunged for Simon again . He scrambled backward in terror , only to be scooped up by a burly staffer . Rosalie grabbed her boys , holding them back . " Mommy , let me go ! " Alex shrieked . " If I don't beat that little bastard today , I won't be a Xavian anymore ! " Holden didn't shout . 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