Chapter 11 Accident

• Demi chuckled softly in her heart, though she kept a silly grin on her face.
• "Karen, you're so kind!"
• Karen's face twitched slightly but quickly resumed her usual gentle expression. She spoke softly and tenderly.
• "I'll stay with Demi. The rest of you can go take care of your work."
• Since Karen had spoken, Helen and the servants sensibly withdrew.
• As soon as they left, the warmth disappeared from Karen's face entirely. It was now replaced by a cold and malicious gaze aimed directly at Demi.
• "You fool, Demi! How dare you hit Alanna? Do you have a death wish? Do you think I'll overlook you breaking my bracelet? I'll teach you a lesson."
• The original Demi was terrified of Karen because she had endured her abuse multiple times in the past.
• Demi's eyes turned cold, but her expression was blank. She blinked innocently, her face full of confusion as she whimpered pitifully.
• "Boo hoo! I didn't mean to break the bracelet! I didn't hit Alanna—she hit me! She hurt me so badly yesterday!"
• The moment those words left Demi's mouth, Karen's gaze grew even more venomous. Her voice was laced with warning.
• "Stop spewing nonsense. Alanna would never hit you! If I hear you slandering her again, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
• Alanna hitting Demi wasn't a problem for Karen—as long as it didn't kill her. After all, Alanna was still somewhat useful.
• But she couldn't have Demi spreading the rumors. If anyone heard it, it could ruin Alanna's reputation.
• Her daughter was the top socialite in Phora—there couldn't be even a single blemish on her reputation!
• Of course, Demi knew what Karen was thinking. She snorted quietly to herself.
• If they cared so much about reputation, she would ensure they lost it all.
• "I'm telling the truth. Alanna hit me yesterday."
• Since Demi had the nerve to talk back, Karen's expression darkened further. She narrowed her eyes menacingly.
• "It looks like it's been too long since I taught you a lesson. You're getting bold, Demi. Get over here!"
• If she didn't give this idiot a proper beating today, she wasn't being herself.
• "I don't want to come over. You and Alanna are both bad people. You'll hit me!"
• Demi's exquisite face was full of fear, but her sparkling eyes were full of mischief.
• Did this fool really think she could take me on?
• How amusing.
• Karen was unable to contain her fury any longer. She got up and marched toward Demi, raising her hand to strike her.
• "You little brat! You dare to disobey me? I'll kill you!"
• Demi made no move to dodge; her expression was a mask of fear. But hidden within her sleeve, she discreetly pinched a small pebble between her fingers, flicking it toward Karen's knee.
• Karen suddenly felt her knee give out beneath her, and she tumbled to the floor, landing flat on her face.
• At her age, the fall caused sharp pain to radiate through her body, leaving her unable to stand for a while.
• "Oh no! Karen, how clumsy of you! A grown up like you actually tripping over yourself. How embarrassing!" Demi's innocent voice rang out.
• Karen's anger flared even more. Her gaze was venomous as she glared at Demi.
• She had been standing perfectly steady. There was no way she had just fallen on her own. This rascal must've pulled some trick.
• But how could a fool like Demi pull anything off?
• Could it be that Alanna was right? Was Demi no longer an idiot?
• Karen's eyes gleamed with malice. If that little wretch was really not stupid anymore, then she'd have to get rid of her right now!
• "What are you standing there for? Hurry and help me up!" Karen snapped.
• Demi nodded obediently and said, "Oh, I'll help you up now!"
• Seeing that Demi was still acting like a simpleton, the suspicion in Karen's eyes faded somewhat.
• Demi obediently stepped forward to help Karen up, but just as she reached her, she pretended to slip and planted her foot firmly on Karen's back.
• Though it seemed like a harmless stumble, her foot came down with surprising force.
• "Ahhh!"
• Karen let out an agonizing scream. She nearly fainted from the pain.
• "Oops!" Demi gasped. She slowly withdraws her foot and speaks innocently, "I slipped and accidentally stepped on you!"
• Karen gritted her teeth, enduring the pain, and glared at Demi with eyes full of murderous intent, as though she wanted to tear her apart.