Vera Xavier had no energy to deal with Susan Caldwell slandering her. As far as she was concerned, a reputation meant nothing when a life was on the line. She could always figure out a way to settle the score later.
The moment Vera turned around, Susan Caldwell snapped back to her senses. She yelled, "Vera Xavier, fine, be shameless all you want, but what gives you the right to hit someone!"
Her words were vicious this time, but she didn't dare charge at Vera again. She didn't want to get kicked a second time.
The students she had riled up also started shouting accusations at Vera. However, because the kick Vera had given Susan was so terrifying, none of them dared to get any closer.
Vera had no time to spare for Susan Caldwell. The boy's heart had started beating—a sign that the rescue was about to succeed.
Fiona Wright glanced at Susan Caldwell, then back at Vera. She decisively chose to remain by Vera's side.
