Chapter 69

‘The audacity of this girl.’

This was what Christian thought immediately as a response to her blatant insult.

No one had ever dared to say that to his face before. This was certainly a first.

The silence between them became tense, like the formation of a dense cloud. He was seething inside, but he didn’t want to explode like an irrational person on this woman, no matter how foolish she was.

He would handle this situation calmly. He would be the better person instead of her. He had been taught by his father to remain calm in any situation. Rationality over emotions, as Greg often liked to call it.

“…You’re a pretty brave girl for saying that,” he finally said in an impassive tone.

Hailey only scoffed. There seemed to be no hint of fear in her eyes.

A brave girl, indeed.

“I am always brave enough to stand up for injustice whenever it’s needed,” she pointed out. “You’re the one in the wrong and yet you refuse to acknowledge it.”

“I was merely being honest,” he said as calmly as he could.