No one had ever dared to speak to Agnes like that! Not ever!
Agnes' lips trembled as she glared at Emma with eyes that could cut glass.
She was so furious that she could barely contain herself, yet a cold smile crept onto her face. "Alright, Ms. Hansen, I'll remember you."
Emma shrugged, completely unbothered. She had never been the type to stir up trouble; her nature was one of patience and tolerance. But if someone pushed her to the edge of a cliff, she would fight back with all her might—even if it meant breaking a bone, she'd make sure to bite off a chunk of flesh in retaliation.
Weakness and retreat only invited more bullying and humiliation. Only fighting back could make an enemy think twice, maybe even back off.
Emma had learned this lesson at the tender age of five, right afte
