Lucas smiled sarcastically at Grace's sassy remark. He picked up a handkerchief and wiped his sauce-stained clothes. After that, Lucas's sardonic gaze turned to Grace. "You're so confident." Grace smiled wryly. She looked very confident now. "Of course. A bunch of poor students like you should not be pitied."Lucas put his handkerchief back and leaned back. "You know, you can get into big trouble." "What trouble can you give me?" Grace smiled mockingly. To her Lucas and his two friends were nothing more than a bunch of bums. Lucas smiled sarcastically. He stroked his chin, looking like he was thinking about something. "Dismissal maybe. That's good enough. Besides, I guarantee that no restaurant will accept you guys for the next year."Grace suddenly turned her gaze towards her friends. Their laughter erupted. Some of them even held their stomachs from laughing so hard. "This... this sounds really funny!" Grace said. Her laughter drew confused looks from the people around her. They

Grace, on the other hand, was already preparing to beat up Lucasand the others. She even rolled her sleeves up. "Get them!" Grace shouted, ordering her tenants to grab Jordan. "Don't let them escape!" "Okay!" The waitresses nodded, obeying the orders of Grace, the cafe's head waitress. They immediately surrounded Lucas and the others, not letting them escape. Adam and Ryan panicked and quickly stood up. Lucas also began to lose his composure. Although all the people surrounding them were women, they looked fierce. "What are you guys doing!" The two were very panicked. Seeing the two panicking, Grace smiled with satisfaction. He was already thinking of what blow he would give to the three youths. Meanwhile, Nathalie approached Grace with a worried face and whispered. "Grace, isn't this too much?" Nathalie said. She looked around and realized that many people were disturbed by their attitude. "See that? They're filming it." "I'll finish it," Grace replied. She just realized that

"Grace!" Manas' voice echoed through the place. "How dare you!" Grace was rooted to the spot, her face deathly pale. "But, sir, I-"Manas pointed at Grace's face, who was still kneeling on the floor. "No more 'buts'!" "I didn't mean to." "Shut up!" Manas shouted again. His patience had run out. "You treated a guest so badly. What other excuse are you going to make?" Grace's tears flowed freely. Her body trembled with fear. "Sir, please..." "Enough!" snapped Manas. "Your behavior has already tarnished my face! Not throwing you in jail is generous enough!" "Sir, I am indeed guilty." Grace pleaded. "But give me one more chance." "No! You are fired! Now get out of this place!" Manas' expression showed great contempt for Grace. Manas' gaze on the other servants was equally horrifying. Those who realized that Manas' decision was irreversible gave up and got up. "Sir, please forgive us." "Sir," one of the servants approached Jordan. He bent down, about to grab Lucas' leg, but Lucas

Elena's body instantly stiffened at Lucas's words. Lucas's words sounded very harsh to her ears. During their relationship, Lucas never once lied to Elena. He was a warm, loving man and also loved her very much. If Lucas had been born into a wealthy family, or at least a middle-class one, Elena would not have hesitated to love him wholeheartedly. Lucas did work, but he paid more attention to the children in the orphanage where he used to live than to Elena. "If not because of Mike, then because of who?" Elena said. Her voice trembled with emotion. "Only Mike can keep you here, Lucas. And you know that!" Lucas stood up straight, giving Elena a sharp look. "What do you mean?" "You already hit Mike," Elena continued, her voice getting louder. "If it weren't for his kindness, you'd be in jail!" Elena pointed at Lucas. "You know, that's embarrassing, Lucas! You could have been expelled for that." Lucas crossed his arms over his chest. His eyes narrowed, making his look haughty. "Is

Amidst the mounting tension, their steps came to an abrupt halt. A mysterious figure dressed all in black appeared before them, blocking access to the distressed Lucas. His unexpected presence took them entirely by surprise. "Damn it!" shouted Mike. Her body trembling with anger, she felt irritated when a stranger touched her. "How dare you!" "Get out of the way!" Roy growled. His breathing was ragged, his face flushed, the veins in his neck tightened. His punch, which he was sure would hit Lucas, was parried and bounced away. "We have no business with you, get lost!" Jacob snapped. His voice trembled with anger, his tone threatening. Chris snorted, his gaze cold, his lips curled into a mocking grin. He stepped forward, ignoring the threats of Mike and the others. His every step was filled with confidence. "Master Lucas, are you alright?" Chris stopped before Lucas, his gaze fixed on the young man intently. Lucas nodded, the corners of his lips lifting slightly to form a faint