Sparkling Girl Chapter 12 Attending the Meeting Alone Luna wasnt fazed by Timothys icy glare and said , Dad , Zoey just messed up . If she says sorry , itll be fine . Hitting her is too much ; she cant handle it . Luna , stay out of this , Even though Timothy , was mad , he was still after with Luna . Hazel chimed in , This kids already gone off track . We cant just let slide . Lana , I know youre kind hearted , but dont get involved . Zocy watched her family with a cold stare . Who said I stole it ? Timothy was livid . Still denying it ? If you didnt steal it , whered you get it ? Our family doesnt have an invitation ! Zoey quickly caught on . So , whats the plan with this invitation ? Tell me who you took it from . We cant just take someone elses stur . Well pay for it , but you have to face the consequences ! Zoey touched her chin . I get it . I take the blame and get beaten , while you all get the perks . Timothys face turned red with anger . The logic was spot on , but being called out made him feel humiliated . You ungrateful girl ! He raised his hand to slap Zoey . Only by silencing her could he avoid being driven mad . Zoey raised her hand , gripping the ruler tightly . Timothy couldnt pull it away no matter how hard he tried . They were at a standstill . Luna gasped , Zoey , are you really going to hit your own father ? Hazel spat , Ungrateful girl , how dare you ? Zoey glanced at them , then used a bit of force . Timothys hand was empty , and the ruler fell into Zoeys grip . Zoey examined the dark ruler , likely stained with blood from countless punishments . Right or wrong no longer mattered . She gripped it with both hands and snapped it in half with a crisp sound . Zoey tossed it aside . This thing has no place here . In this day and age , who still used corporal punishment on their kids ? That ended today . She added , Dont let me see this thing again . Ill break it every time . Lana was s shocked but still pretended to advise , actually stirring the pot . Dad , Mom , dont be mad . Zorys just blunt . Zoey , apologize to Mom and Dad . Dont you feel bad seeing them so upset ? Zoey didnt bud budge . Timothy and Hazel were so angry they were about to faint , but no e dared to approach , fearing Zoey might hit them too . They could only point and curse , repeating the same lines . Ungrateful girl You beast , how dare you lay hands on your parents ? Arent you afraid of Gods punishment ? Zoeys expression didnt change as she watched Luna act , coaxing the two to sit down and gently comforting them . And the invitation was still in Lunas hand . Zoey snatched it away . Do you really want this ? 1/3 Chapter 12 Attending the Meeting Alone Luna was startled but didn Tire to act rashly . Zory , Mom and Dad so want to go to the event . Why dont you give it to them ? Want it ? Zoey asked . Timothy couldnt let go of his pride , his face stiff , but his eyes were glued to the invitation . Zoey smiled faintly , her usually cold demeanor suddenly showing a hile , stunning everyone . Timothys heart filled with hope , and he said generously , Leave the vitation , and 1l forgive you . You just need to kneel outside for one night . Kneel for one night ? Zoey would never let herself suffer . She sneered and the invitation in half Timothy and Hazels eyes widened in shock , while Lana , heartbroken , tried to place the torn invitation back together . The first rule for getting into the venue with an invitation was that had to be intact and new . Zoey found their distress amusing . They cherished a mere template , unaware the stamped invitation had already gone to Henry . As she headed upstairs , she shot Luna a fierce look . Go through my stuff again , and Ill toss you out the second floor window Luna , remembering the broken ruler , was terrified and nodded stiffly . She only dared to comfort her parents in a low volke after Zoey left . Mom , Dad , dont worry . Ill call Brian . His aunt works at the institute . If I beg him , he can definitely get us an invitation . od child H Luna , youre such a good child . Hazel cursed Zoey again , regretting ever giving birth to her . If she had known , she would have strangled her at birth ! The next day , Zoey walked into the classroom and found Emma with red eyes , like shed been crying . What happened ? Did someone bully you ? Emma shook her head , unwilling to speak . But Zoey could see her evasion a mile away . During break time , she pulled Emma to the bathrooms and lifted her shirt . She saw a bruise on Emmas stomach , like someone had kicked her . Zoeys anger flared , Vivienne ? Emma hurriedly pulled down her shirt and whispered , She has a birthday coming up and wanted me to invite you to her party . I didnt want to . I knew they had bad intentions … * so , they They hit you , Zoey added . Emma wiped her tears and forced a smile , Its okay . Once this is over , they wont bother us anymore . Zoey didnt think so . Some people just take advantage . The more theyre feared , the more they push . Since the teachers and schools warnings couldnt make them behave , she would handle it herself ! On the day of the birthday party , Zoey brought Emma to the club and entered the luxurious private room where Vivienne and Robert were already there . A group of people surrounded them , congratulating and toasting . Amid the noise , Zoey pushed the door open and walked in . She stood at the door , backlit , looking like a goddess , stunning everyone In the room . די Robert nudged Vivienne , who nearly hit the coffee table while handing a glass of wine to Zoey , I invited you today to cause trouble , but Robert told me not to mess around . 11 toast you , and we can call it even , okay ? The wine smelled fragrant , but there was a strange scent mixed in . Zoey was very familiar with this smell . She slowly took the glass , and everyone held their breath . 2/3 Chapter 12 Attending the Meeting Alone Robert was so excited he almost stood up . He had gone to great lens to get this drug , extremely potent . Even the most chaste woman would turn into a wanton after drinking it . Zoeys eyes flashed with mockery . She was well versed in pharmacology and recognized the drugs maker , her masters nemesis , a notorious poison expert . The concoction was both toxic and insidious . She pretended to bring the glass to her lips , making everyones heart race , then grabbed Viviennes head , This stuff is great , you should drink it . Easily overpowering Viviennes resistance , she forced the wine down her throati Vivienne fell , desperately trying to vomit , but the drug dissolved instantly and spread quickly . Vomiting wouldnt help . Roberts eyes flashed with malice , and he shouted , Everyone , get in here ! 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