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Chapter 8 By the time she snapped back to reality, she darted over to shut off the video at top speed. But the bodyguards seemed to have anticipated it, blocking Janet completely. Amidst the surrounding jeers and whispers, Janet’s mind throbbed. “That woman looks so familiar.” “Didn’t you see? She resembles that lawyer surnamed Shen.” “Isn’t that her sister? I heard her sister was assaulted.” “You still believe that? Look how much she’s enjoying it. The younger sister’s this wild, the older sister would be even better.” Only when the video neared its end did Helen finally signal to turn it off. She cleared her throat at Janet, meeting her gaze calmly as if she’d done nothing wrong. “Don’t be upset, Janet. This case is settled anyway.” “Besides, since your sister did… that, and my client hasn’t complained, why should you care?” Blinded by rage, Janet lunged at Helen with unexpected strength, slapping her hard across the face. Helen stumbled straight into Justin’s arms. Chapter 8 288 Vouchers Sean took one look at Helen’s reddened cheek, his eyes turning icy. He glared at Janet like he wanted to kill her. “Janet, have you lost your mind?!” Janet’s hands still trembled, her composure shattered. She let out a scornful laugh. “Where were you when they aired my sister’s private video? Playing dead?” “Suddenly your blindness clears up when Helen gets slapped?” “Justin, have you forgotten our agreement?” Perhaps startled by Janet’s uncharacteristic fury, Justin dialed back his coldness, adopting a commanding tone. “I can silence everyone here today. Our deal stands.” “But if you break it, next time it’ll…