She walked briskly out of the store, her guards scrambling to catch up after collecting the new package. “Thank you for your generosity, Miss.” The manager bowed in greeting behind Winifred, glad she didn't even charge the store for her medical fees. Amanda collapsed to the floor as soon as they left her. Both cheeks were an uncomfortable shade of red. A thin trickle of blood stained her chin from her bloodied mouth. She tried desperately to catch her breath even as her mind filled with renewed hatred for Adrian. He caused this. She would never let this go. The manager straightened from his bow and turned to Adrian. “Smug, aren't you? You caused this much trouble, and you think you will walk out of here free? Dream on! Even if I have to sell your kidney, you will pay for the phone

