Chapter 340: The Valkyrie Returns, but the White Moonlight in Mary Sue's Heart... (1)
She was definitely different now.
Shia turned her head. Her expression was calm, but a stern aura radiated from her.
Just that casual glance at Brenda made a chill run inexplicably down the girl's back.
From his memory, Shia knew this kind of thing had happened before.
In fact, it happened every time.
If she hadn't come right to his face, he might not have remembered this grudge.
But now that she'd stepped on his face, if he didn't strike back, wouldn't he just be a pushover?
"I usually don't hit women."
The boy's voice was indifferent.
Hearing this, Brenda relaxed slightly.
But Shia hadn't finished.
"But if she deserves a beating, that's another story."
Before his words even finished, a loud slap echoed through the air.
The sound lingered, reverberating off the walls.
Everyone was stunned by the sharp slap.
Shia stood tall like a pine tree.
His sharp brows carried a fierce edge.
Those piercing eyes made it hard to look him in the eye.
Brenda lost her balance completely and fell.
She was wearing a small silk cocktail dress today, giving her a vibe of mature youth.
Her towering heels snapped, her skirt lifted slightly, revealing black garter stockings that dug into her soft flesh.
Her massive tits nearly popped out of her dress.
Her long hair was completely disheveled, and her luxurious hat lay on the floor.
Her pretty face was partly covered by messy strands of hair.
Her delicate brows were tightly furrowed, and on her pale cheek, a red five-finger slap mark stood out clearly.
Her pretty face paired with that slap mark gave her a tragic beauty.
Damn, that slap felt amazing.
Shia felt incredibly satisfied.
Brenda's face swelled visibly.
Her heart was burning with anger and humiliation.
But the sharp pain robbed her of the ability to think.
She couldn't understand. Why had everything suddenly changed?
Not only was Lilith standing with Shia now, but even this orphan who never dared talk back had become so strong.
Everyone fell silent.
That slap had stunned the entire crowd.
They were all from the same clan. It wasn't that they didn't want to help Brenda.
But the main line's eldest daughter had taken Shia's side. How could they go against Lilith?
Brenda was a collateral branch, while Lilith was the real golden princess. They knew who to back.
Shia's gaze swept the surroundings.
His calm yet authoritative stare carried intense pressure.
The onlookers began to feel guilty and subconsciously avoided his eyes.
Lilith watched everything unfold. For some reason, she suddenly felt a surge of pride.
This feeling was very different from before.
Her little dog was hers to bully, but in front of outsiders, he represented her pride!
She cleared her throat, wanting to say something.
But Shia spoke first.
"I know many of you don't accept me."
"You look down on me from your high horses because my status isn't impressive."
"Yes, I was an orphan."
"But don't forget, I am also Lilith's fiancé, the chosen son-in-law of the Guen family!"
"You think you're just insulting me?"
"You're insulting the face of the Guen family!"
"I used to think we were one family, and as Lilith's fiancé, I tolerated you all."
"But I didn't expect that instead of gratitude, you became more and more outrageous!"
"My tolerance was kindness, not your excuse to keep pushing your luck!"
Lilith nodded furiously beside him.
Her face full of righteous anger.
Exactly!
The crowd had mixed reactions to the scene.
But now, they fully believed the rumors.
Looks like Lilith really had been taken down by this guy.
So damn jealous!
But what could jealousy do?
From today on, he was no longer the orphan they could bully.
Didn't they see Brenda, with a swollen face, speechless?
Of course Brenda said nothing.
She only bullied Shia to curry favor with Lilith.
But now even Lilith sided with him. If she spoke again, it would only make things worse.
That slap had hit hard—and taught her a lesson.
She was an ambitious and self-aware bitch. Getting slapped wasn't the worst; offending Lilith was.
So even if it was humiliating, even with her face truly swollen...
She could only climb up and lower her head before Shia.
"S-Sorry."
Her voice was small but loud enough for all to hear.
Shia's eyes returned to her.
Maybe the slap had left a lasting impact, because Brenda flinched when his gaze landed on her.
Shia said flatly:
"You don't owe me an apology. You owe the Guen family's reputation."
"Luckily, today wasn't the actual birthday banquet. If you'd shamed us in front of outsiders, 'sorry' wouldn't be enough."
Brenda's face showed even more guilt.
Lilith finally found her moment to cut in.
"From now on, when you see Shia, it's the same as seeing me."
"Understood!?"
The collateral branch disciples all bowed their heads and answered obediently.
The scene was silent enough to hear a pin drop.
But just then, hurried footsteps echoed.
Everyone turned toward the sound.
Lilith had just delivered a badass line and was about to bask in the glory, but the footsteps cut her off.
Annoyed, she turned her head.
A white-haired maid walked gracefully but quickly.
Her expression was strange, a mix of joy and tension.
She bowed to Lilith.
"Miss, your sister has returned."
At those words, Lilith's expression changed.
All her pride vanished.
Shia felt her palm begin to sweat.
The proud confidence from moments ago was gone, replaced by intense nervousness.
Shia looked down at her tightly clenched hand, her knuckles turning white.