I’m Someone Else

Chapter 370

It was Rochka’s first time hearing the name. He followed Thomas’ gaze and looked at the commotion. Does Mr. Clifford know the waitress?

The young woman slapped Veronica before growling, “Do it! You promised to pay my loss! Just look at me. My dress is ruined!”

The crowd couldn’t bear to watch her bullying Veronica, so they gathered around the pair and tried to diffuse the situation.

“Let it go. Don’t be mad. It’s not good for your health.”

“She’s right. She’s just a waitress. There’s no need to get angry at her.”

“Exactly! Actually, the red wine stain only accentuated the white gown. It doesn’t look so bad at all.”

To rich women like them, 30 thousand was nothing but a number on their account books. They never paid attention to such expenses.

However, not only did the crowd’s words fail to calm the young woman, they stirred things up even further, fueling the woman’s anger.

“I’m not letting her go that easily! It’s true that the dress isn’t important, but she ruined my mood. She’s just a lowly waitress, but she has the audacity to say she’ll pay for my loss. That’s ridiculous! There’s no way she can make up for it!”

At that, the woman raised her leg, kicking Veronica hard in the abdomen.

“Argh!”

The young woman was wearing high heels for the occasion. When she kicked Victoria with all her strength, it struck Victoria hard.

Victoria fell to the ground. Covering her stomach with both hands, she cried out in pain. Cold sweat began to trickle down her forehead. It was clear the young woman didn’t hold back when she attacked Veronica.

The crowd’s hearts sank in their chests at the sight. Kicking a powerless woman with high heels? She is taking it too far!

However, it wasn’t enough to ease the young woman’s anger. She lifted her foot again. This time, she was aiming to step on Victoria’s face.

At that moment, Thomas showed up next to Veronica without a warning. He gently kicked the woman’s calf, sending her staggering a few steps backward.

Thomas hadn’t used all his strength, or else he could have broken the woman’s leg instead of forcing her to stumble back.

The young woman glared at Thomas. Putting a hand on her hip, she pointed a finger at him and yelled, “Who the hell are you? It’s none of your business!”

Thomas threw her a flat look without answering her. Then, he turned around and crouched down beside Veronica. Guilt gnawed at him.

If it wasn’t for him standing her up in the past, she could still be working as the head of the Admissions Office at Irieson’s University of Technology.

She doesn’t have to suffer this. Does Declan not care about his sister? She’s a Pearson, after all. A woman like her doesn’t have to suffer this.

The onlookers turned to Thomas in confusion. Nobody knew how he sent the woman backward. They didn’t even notice Thomas approaching them in the first place. The knight in shining armor just showed up out of nowhere and raced to Veronica’s rescue.

Meanwhile, Thomas helped Veronica to her feet and walked toward the entrance.

She was pale and tears threatened to roll down her cheeks. Pushing the pain to the back of her mind, she thanked Thomas. “Thank you.”

“Who the hell are you? It’s none of your business! Are you looking for trouble?”

When Thomas did not give the young woman any form of reply, she was frustrated. She sprinted toward the pair and shoved him.

“She has a death wish!” Rochka shook his head. Laying a finger on Thomas? She must be insane! Thomas aside, people who attend tonight’s event are nothing but big shots. She really isn’t thinking about the consequences of jumping at a powerless waitress like that.

“Hey! I’m talking to you! Can’t you hear me?”

The young woman darted forward and blocked Thomas in his path. She pointed an accusing finger at him.

On the other hand, Thomas didn’t bother to reply. Judging from Veronica’s condition, she was suffering from a breathing problem after the woman kicked her. I need to take her to a quiet place and check on her.

However, the young woman refused to back down. She gripped his shoulder with both her hands as she growled, “I’ll have you know this is a matter between the waitress and me. It has nothing to do with you. She isn’t going anywhere with you.”

“Get lost!”

To Thomas, violence was supposed to be the last resort. After all, he was invited by Rochka. Upon stepping into the hotel, he realized that Rochka knew almost every guest. Therefore, he tried to not embarrass the man.

“How dare you talk to me like that?” The young woman was enraged. She raised her hand again. It seemed like she was about to hit Thomas this time.

She’s annoying! I have to teach her a lesson, or she won’t rest until she lets her anger out.

Thomas struck fast, his speed like lightning. He grabbed her arm with a hand and swung her toward another side of the room. Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

The momentum sent the young woman flying across the room before she crashed into the wooden table, breaking the table into pieces as a result.

“Goodness!” the crowd exclaimed. Who is he? He’s not holding back at all! The woman looks like she’s at least 110 pounds, but he tossed her away as if she’s just a rag doll. Just how much strength does he have?

“You punk! Are you out of your mind?” The woman’s husband rushed out of the crowd. How dare he hurt my woman? I’m not letting him off the hook!

Even though her behavior was overboard, she was still his. However, Thomas, another man, used violence against her today. As her man, he had to stand up for her. It’s a matter of dignity!

Clenching his fist, he aimed for Thomas’ forehead.

Thomas frowned. Why can’t they understand? I just want to keep myself out of trouble. They’re starting to get on my nerves.

He raised his leg. Even though he struck later, he kicked the man to the ground.

Thomas glanced at the man on the ground in annoyance. Then, he stepped over the man. “I have to go, Mr. Nett.”

“Sure.” Rochka nodded. Since Thomas was willing to stand up for the waitress, it was clear that he knew her before today. Witnessing a person he knows get humiliated in public is not a pleasant thing.

“Come on. Let’s get you out of here.”

Thomas tried to take Veronica away from the scene, so he quickened his steps. However, she was too weak to walk fast. The two only made a few steps away from the hall before she stopped in her tracks.

After all, the woman had kicked her hard in the guts. Victoria struggled to move after that.

Instead of asking for permission, Thomas immediately carried her in his arms before leaving the scene.

He waved to stop a cab outside the hotel, thinking of heading back to Miles Auction House. As he came here in Rochka’s car, he had to pick up his car at the auction house.

“Thank you!” Veronica sincerely thanked Thomas. She wouldn’t have gotten out of trouble if it wasn’t for his help. That woman is crazy! She could’ve killed me!