Chapter 1 dn't hold back anymore . Even with my usual composure , I couldn't Vera , I couldn't be bothered with our past , but here , in the Vanderbilt house , I am the only one in charge . This is no place for your tantrums ! " Vera showed no fear , instead , she slapped me across the face . want you . Who do you think you " Stop tallding nonsense . You , a scholarly temptress , have long since ruined your reputation . The Vanderbilts would never w are , playing the mistress ? You should learn how to behave first ! " I couldn't take it anymore . I slapped her back , my nails cutting across Vera's chin . She crembled in disbelief and touched her chin , letting out a scream that nearly shattered the ceiling , " Hold this slut down ! I'm going to kill her ! " Her lackeys lunged at me , seizing my arms . Vera , in a a frenzy , lifted her foot and kicked me hard in the stomach . I had been pampered since childhood , never having endured such torment . The pain made me bend over , nearly vomiting blood . The servants at the Vanderbilt villa were horrified and tried to intervene but were immediately swatted aside . I gasped for air , Instructing them to hurry and call the housekeeper who had gone to the market . " Listen well , Vera . I may not be the lady of the house , but I am the Vanderbilt's blessed star . " My voice was steel . " Harm me , and you'll never set foot in this family again " Vera's eyes widened , and without hesitation , she swung the bronze figurine at my face . * I'll shut you up ! Stop talking nonsense " " Liar ! Liar " she screeched . " Did you think I wouldn't dig up your past ? You're a cursed orphan who doomed your own parents - keep pretending , I dare you ! " She struck me , and my teeth bit down hard on my tongue . Blood immediately filled my mouth , and tears of pain flowed down my face . Seeing the blood , Vera didn't stop . Instead , she grabbed my chin tightly . " You used that innocent face to deceive our professor , and you stole my spot for the direct Ph.D. Vanderbilts like this ? Today , I'll settle all the old scores with you! " program . And now you dare to show up in front of the This vile Vera , unable to match my grades , had spread rumors at school that I was having an affair with our professor . In my rage , I had called the police , and she had knelt before me , begging me not to escalate the matter . I wasn't concerned with my reputation and just wanted to vent my frustration . Seeing her sincere apology , I let it go . Little did I know , she had held a grudge and , now that she had attached herself to Wes , had come to take her revenge ! Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!