Chapter 8 The Sacred License Plate Number 7 Daniels punch , a thunderous blast of rage , almed right for 7neys shoulder . Everyone shut their eyes , bracing for impact , unable to bear the sight of her blood splattering . But the expected scream of pain never come . Silence filled the air . Slowly opening their eyes , everyone was shocked to see Zory , cool as a cucumber , casually deflecting Daniels fist . His massive fist , almost as big as her head , just hung there in mid air . Daniel was stunned too , but he quickly got his act together , dropped the arrogance , and swung again . But just like before , Zoey blocked it with ease . Daniel gritted his teeth and went for a kick . Zoey wasnt one to meet force with force . In a fight , she was all abusing softness to counter hardness and vice versa , always catching her opponent off guard . Daniel had never faced anyone like her . No matter how hard he tried his attacks were effortlessly deflected , while her seemingly gentle moves packed a serious punch , He pride prided himself on his pain tolerance , but after a few hits , he was done . And he hadnt even laid a finger on Zoey ! After a few more moves , he was on the losing end , and Zoey lightly upped the back of his neck . He staggered , and dropped to one knee , feeling a sharp pain and numbness in his neck , as if all his strength had been drained . The place was dead silent . James , his face lit up with excitement , was the first to clap , Bravo ! The stunned crowd snapped out of it and started clapping , their hands turning red . Zoey extended her hand to Daniel , Youre not bad , you can take a hi The other disciples who sparred with Zoey couldnt last a single move , but Daniel took several hits from her . His build wasnt just for show Daniel took her hand and got up , Your moves … they seem familiar Zoey kept a straight face , My moves are a mix of the best martial arts techniques . No , no , thats not it . Your mysterious moves are just like that persons … Zoeys eyelid twitched , No , youre mistaken . But Daniel was sure he wasnt wrong . However , seeing her clear and indifferent eyes , he held back his excitement and changed bis tune , Yeah … I must be mistaken . Zoey lowered her eyes and secretly sighed in relief . Before leaving Whispering Pines Village , Zoeys master had told her not to reveal her lineage , and she had almost slipped up because of this guy . Zoey became famous after this fight . A bunch of usually very authoritative people surrounded her , asking about her combat techniques . Zoey , feeling overwhelmed and thinking of an excuse to escape , saw Kennedy excitedly approaching and grabbing her arm . Master ! Zoey raised an eyebrow , What did you call me ? 1/4 Chapter 8 The Sacred License Plate Number 7 Master , please take me as you disciple ! Im sorry for what I did bere . Kennedy , a girl of great humility , knelt before Zoey , pleading earnestly . Ive always dreamed of becoming a martial arts aster , but Ive never met a master I admired , Please take me as your discipler Zoey helplessly rubbed her forehead , Sorry , I dont take disciples . Teaching disciples was too exhausting . She didnt have time for that Master … Kennedy kept pleading . James laughed beside them , Kennedy , you just called her a fraud . Kennedy shot back confidently, Sometimes , you need a little fire to forge a strong bond . If this master didnt show her true strength , she would definitely be underestimated . Now I truly admire her ! James and Kennedy were both equally stubborn , and they didnt care about losing face , Zoey had a headache . As her phone buzzed , she didnt even look at the screen . A ready e to do , I have to go . She hurried out , leaving the others behind excuse sprang to her lips , I have something Before anyone could react , nct , Zoey was already gone . Back home , Zoey checked her messages . Henry : [ Grandpa wants you to come home for dinner tomorrow . Ill pick you up . ] Zoey replied : [ Okay . ] The next day , as soon as school ended , Zoey was waiting at the school gate , only to be blocked by Vivienne and a group of people . Vivienne clung to a tall , skinny guy in designer clothes , smoking a cigarette with a smug look . When he saw Zoeys fresh , makeup- free face , his eyes lit up . Youre Zoey ? Not bad , youre pretty cute . Viviennes face darkened for a second , then she pouted , Robert , shes the one who humiliated me in front of everyone . You gotta help me get back at her . If you do , Ill agree to your … request . Rich kid Robert Davis dated Vivienne for her looks , but she kept him hooked without ever agreeing to sleep with him . Now , to get back at Zoey , she was ready to go all out . Robert gave her a hard kiss , Alright , Ill take care of her for you . Robert had a few guys with him , all part . nart of his his gang . They all eyed Zoey with sleazy looks . Zory looked at them coldly , Just spit it out , what do you want ? Robert , finding her even more attractive with that icy demeanor , said . Im a guy who respects women , but you messed with my girl , so I gotta set things right . How about this , you kneel and apologize , admit you were wrong , and be Viviennes servant for a few days . Once shes happy , were done . Zoey smirked , What if I say no ? Its not up to you . Robert flicked his cigarette to the ground and waved his hand . One of his guys , with a creepy grin , reached out to touch Zoeys face Come on , sweetie , let me show you some love . 2/4 Chapter 8 The Sacred License Plate Number 7 Zoey grabbed his wrist effortlessly . The guy turned red , unable to make or pull his hand back . Zoey twisted his wrist with a snap , making the guy scream in pain he retreated , chitching his now bent wrist . Roberts face iwisted in anger , Youve got some skills , huh ? No wonder youre so cocky . What are you waiting for ? Get her ! Strip her down ! Lets see how tough she is then ! The guys snapped out of their shock and charged at her . Zoey had spared with Daniel out of respect . But these guys ? She wouldnt even waste her time on them . Lets wrap this up , she thought . A sleek black luxury car rolled up behind the crowd , its unique license plate displaying a single number 7 , symbolizing perfection . That plate was a fortune , one of a kind in the whole country . Everyone knew it belonged to Henry Phillips , heir to o the Phillips fortune . The car door opened , and Henry stepped out , leaning lazily against the car . Seeing the scene , he raised an eyebrow . Whats going on here ? Viviennes eyes widened . The guy was drop dead gorgeous , with a cold , indifferent look . His tall , imposing figure screamed nobility and laziness . If she could snag him and become Mrs. Phillips … Mr. Phillips , hi , Im Vivienne … Vivienne tossed her hair seductively , but Henry walked right past her without a glance . Why are you so slow ? Henry asked , a bit impatient . Zoey replied coolly , Tve been waiting at the gate for almost 10 minutes . Youre the one whos slow . Traffic jam … Henry muttered . He wanted to be quick , but he couldnt run red lights . He valued his life . Vivienne , feeling ignored , blocked their way , Youre not going anywhere ! Before Zoey could say anything , Henry said playfully , Oh , really ? She bullied me , I want her to apologize ! Viviennes face was set , like she was the victim of some great injustice . Did you cause this mess ? Hent trouble . Henry looked at Zoey , a bit annoyed . He always thought she lacked respect , and now nd now she was causing Zoey shrugged , I was just trying to help . Henry didnt know what kind of heroic deed this slender girl could pull off , but he didnt want to waste time here . His eyes locked on Robert . Are you gonna let us pass ? Robert opened his mouth , but under Henrys intense gaze , he couldnt speak and started sweating . Henry clicked his stomach . is tongue , remembering the sleazy look Robert had given Zoey . His face turned cold , and he kicked Robert in the Robert screamed , flying backward with a sickening thud . He landed ten feet away , crumpled on the ground , and didnt move . 3/4 Sparkling Girl Title: Caution! Cute Baby Alert! In "Caution! Cute Baby Alert!" by CrushReel, Scarlett's life takes an unexpected turn after a night with the enigmatic billionaire, Robert, leaves her pregnant and alone. Rejected by her parents and believing her baby to be lost, Scarlett's world unravels. Little does she know that secrets lie beneath the surface, waiting to be unveiled. 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