Chapter 5

"Phoebe, strip her bare!"

"Sisters, let's see what she used to seduce Lucien!"

The followers received the order and tried to tear my clothes.

Panicked, I shouted, "Stop! Lucien is my uncle. How dare you lay a hand on me?"

Phoebe paused, as if hearing a joke, looking at Amy.

Amy and the women laughed hysterically.

"She claims to be Lucien's niece. Does she look like it?"

"What a joke, everyone knows Lucien's niece went abroad for a break. How could she be here?"

"Idiot, can't even lie properly!"

"Nonsense in front of me, I think you're tired of living!"

Before I could explain, Phoebe pushed me down, tearing open my collar, exposing my silky skin, and Amy's eyes flashed with jealousy.

"No wonder, she does have some looks..."

"Strip her clean and show her what shame is!"

I wrapped my arms around myself for cover.

Then, Phoebe sharply noticed the jade pendant hanging on my chest.

"Miss Amy, look at what that b*tch has hanging on her chest?"

She stepped forward, yanking it off, offering it to Amy like a trophy.

I was shocked, forgetting my dignity, and begged.

"No! Please, give it back!"

This pendant was the last memento my mother left me. She said that no matter when, it would protect me like she did.

"Looks quite delicate. She must have stolen it. How else would she have such a nice thing?"

I wrapped my arms around myself, seeking comfort and warmth.

Just then, Phoebe, Amy's follower, keenly noticed the jade pendant hanging around my neck.

"Miss Amy, look at that girl. What's that she's wearing?"

Phoebe stepped forward, yanking the pendant from me and presenting it to Amy as if it were some kind of trophy.

I was taken aback, and, swallowing my pride, I pleaded desperately.

"No! Please, give it back!"

This pendant was the last memento from my mother. She had always told me it would protect me, just as she did.

"It looks exquisite. She must have stolen it. How else would she have something so nice?" Amy muttered, pretending she was about to smash it.

I screamed in panic, "Please don't! I'll do anything you want!"

"Please, give it back!"

My pitiful pleas seemed to amuse Amy. She laughed heartily, finding entertainment in my distress.

"You lowly fox, I knew you were a cheap seductress. You've never seen anything nice. Such a small piece of jade, and you reveal your true nature. In our household, we smash things like this for fun!"

"Alright, I'm a reasonable person. I'll give you a chance..."

"I enjoy teasing little dogs. Why don't you be my dog for a while?"

She sat down grandly in the yard, casually twirling the pendant, waiting to see my reaction.

I collapsed onto the ground, my heart torn between humiliation and desperation.

"Miss Amy, it seems she doesn't want it that much. Why not smash it..."

"No!"

"Okay, I'll do it..."