"I'm usually a civilized person. I don't like getting physical. But when I run into shameless trash like you, I can't help it." Susie Watson snapped, her voice sharp with fury as she raised her hand to slap Claire Miler again.
Claire, having learned a bit of taekwondo from Adam, sidestepped swiftly and kicked Susie hard in the right leg, forcing her to stumble back several steps.
"Miss Watson, we're both women. Why don't we just talk this out? Otherwise, you'll be disgracing that 'civilized' title of yours." Claire crossed her arms, her smile calm but cutting.
"Yes, Miss Watson," Butler Lo added quickly with a nervous grin, stepping protectively in front of Claire. "Mrs. Miler is in charge now, you should at least listen to her. This isn't her rule anyway, it's a family tradition passed down from the Watson ancestors. If you insist on entering, you'd better get Mr. Watson's approval first."
