The salesgirls were whispering nearby, and every word reached my ears.
My jacket was torn, and despite my struggles, I couldn't escape the grip of several people. Enraged, I viciously bit Selene's arm.
"You little bitch, how dare you bite me? I'll teach you a lesson!" She stood up and kicked me hard in the abdomen with her high heels.
"Hit her!" A few men hesitated, but Selene yelled, "What, do you want me to do it myself? What if something happens to the baby in my belly?"
I was beaten mercilessly, blood oozing from my mouth as the crowd watched, treating it like a spectacle.
Selene winked at Nora, who discreetly drew the store's curtain.
"Do you know who my husband is?" Selene asked arrogantly as she stood up.
Nora shook her head respectfully.
"Bruce Walsh, owner of the city's largest listed company, which will soon be mine since he's transferred all his shares to me. If you're wise, you'll know how to treat me," Selene sneered.
I wiped the blood from my mouth, shaking at the realization. Before starting my own company, I had saved our family's business from bankruptcy.
Though Bruce was the nominal chairman, I was the real decision-maker.
Some time ago, someone told me that someone was buying a large number of shares, but I knew very well that such a small amount of shares could not surpass mine, so I did not take it seriously. But I never suspected it was Bruce.
Now, beaten and powerless, with only an undershirt on, I watched as Selene stomped on my head, taking pictures with her phone.
"Iltosa University, huh? I guess you won't need to go to school after this. Let your school see what a morally corrupt person you are," Selene taunted, sending the photos triumphantly. My heart sank.
I applied to this university with great difficulty because I wanted to develop in my hometown.
I had worked tirelessly to complete the project. I also liked this direction very much, and it was the result of my hard work.
"Please, don't," I pleaded, moving forward painfully, but was pushed to the ground.
"Now you know shame? Where was that when you were using other people's money?" Selene chuckled.
She picked up a handbag that had been kicked away. "I can't bear to buy this, and you don't even think about your level to deserve this."
"Bruce's sickly wife also likes this thing. It's awful." After saying that, she picked up the scissors and cut it twice fiercely. "What I can't have, no one can!"