CHAPTER 126

“You’re going to learn what it’s like to be treated the way you’ve treated others," Vanessa said, cutting her off.

Tears now flowed freely down Jane’s cheeks, and she shook her head in desperation.

She looked to Mr. Raynolds, expecting him to defend her, but the minute their eyes met, he lowered his immediately.

He knew that speaking up in front of Vanessa would only put him in trouble.

Jane would have to carry her cross alone.

Jane, seeing no hope in Raynolds' eyes, brought her gaze back to Vanessa. “Please, Mrs. Cloud, I’m begging you. I’ll change, I’ll do anything, just don’t...”

“Silence!” Vanessa snapped. “You’re lucky I’m not firing you on the spot.

"From now on, you’ll be cleaning the floors, fetching the coffee, and doing other menial jobs.

"Maybe then, you’ll learn your place.”

Jane fell to her knees, sobbing, her hands clasped together as she pleaded, “Please, I beg you, give me another chance, don’t—”

But Vanessa had already turned her back, her focus now