CHAPTER 154: CHAPTER 154: A BEATING

"Exactly, Mr. Huo has been bewitched by you, but that’s only temporary. The one Mr. Huo is destined to marry is a true lady of noble birth, not someone as loose and shameless as you. Stop daydreaming and indulging in wishful thinking."

"Mr. Huo has been betrothed to Miss Tingting of the Chu Family since they were children. They’re the perfect match made in heaven. You want to intervene? Look at yourself first..."

One nasty remark after another pierced Lin Banxia’s ears.

She truly wanted to reach out and cover her ears, refusing to hear another word.

Yes, she was reckless and blind to her own worth. But so what? Her goal was simple: to protect the pear garden.

This was something she had promised her grandparents. Even if the world condemned her, she viewed this mission as sacred and proud.

She did not regret it!

A few distant female relatives of the Huo Family were gently patting Mrs. Huo’s back to soothe her, while Mrs. Huo seemed utterly outraged.

"Beat this woman to death for me... Beat her to death!" Seeing Lin Banxia stand unmoved amid the barrage of scorn, Mrs. Huo was incensed, feeling her shamelessness was as thick as the city walls. Enraged, she immediately gave the deadly order.

Several women nearby, eager to please, quickly stepped forward.

In Mrs. Huo’s presence, everyone wanted to grab the opportunity to earn favor. As a result, one after another, they approached Lin Banxia with ferocious expressions.

Lin Banxia hadn’t expected that a group of women, usually like refined socialites, could now transform into snarling brutes, their demeanor as terrifying as vengeful harpies.

"Mrs. Huo, even if you beat me to death, it won’t change anything. I still won’t break up with your grandson," Lin Banxia said, retreating step by step in fear.

This cursed place... Perhaps she couldn’t stay any longer; fleeing seemed her best option.

Just as she was planning to turn and run, the door suddenly slammed shut—it was Huo Anya.

With a smug, cold smile, Huo Anya seemed to anticipate Lin Banxia’s attempt to escape, standing triumphantly by the door.

Furious, Lin Banxia glared at her. "Huo Anya, don’t forget—I still hold something of yours. Treat me this way today, and you’ll regret it."

Huo Anya’s face instantly went pale from fear but recovered quickly. She clapped her hands mockingly. "Lin Banxia, before you spout empty threats, take a look at your predicament. You’re not walking out of here alive today."

"You dare commit murder? Don’t tell me there’s no law in this world anymore." Lin Banxia was terrified; she felt that even if she escaped death today, she’d certainly be skinned alive.

"Murder? If it’s someone as brazen as you, I doubt the law would bother intervening," Huo Anya sneered venomously. Her expression was chilling, even more frightening than a ghost.

Lin Banxia realized that she had no way out. She braced herself, knowing the beating was inevitable.

Still, she refused to endure it quietly, letting these women attack her without consequence—she had to seek help.

Just as she reached for her phone to make a call to Yan Ting, her handbag was suddenly yanked fiercely by one of the women.

The strength of the pull caused half of Lin Banxia’s arm to go numb. Turning back, she glared at the woman indignantly.

"Thinking about calling for help? Don’t even dream of it." The group jeered, their ridicule merciless.

Lin Banxia was consumed by fear. Deep down, she knew she could beg Mrs. Huo for mercy and perhaps spare herself.

Yet, she refused.