Chapter 183
Zola looked at the blushing Joel. At this moment, she believed that he might really not have been involved with other women in his life.
“We’re moving too fast. I’m a bit overwhelmed.. Joel stammered.
Suddenly, Zola was a bit confused, unsure who was the one being the sugar daddy. “Then just take me back first.” She didn’t dwell on the issue. The important thing now was that the man was coming back.
“Alright.” sel didn’t hesitate, immediately driving Zola back home.
Arriving at the old residential complex, Joel’s face instantly darkened, expressing disbelief. He couldn’t help but say, “You’ve been living here during this time?”
“Yeah” Zola nodded.
“Zola, I misunderstood you. I never thought your tough times were this tough” Joel looked genuinely concerned and remorseful. “I shouldn’t have criticized you just now. If it were me, I might not have been able to endure this kind of life for long
Zola smiled, thinking that Joel’s best quality was his authenticity. He was true both inside and out, not like someone. Zola felt that she would probably never remember that person again. She opened the car door. I’m getting off. Be careful on your way back
“Do you need me to escort you home? It’s dark here, and I’m afraid you might fall,” Joel was worried.
“No, thanks,” Zola said. “You better go back early.”
“Call me when you get home.” Joel said with concern.
“Sure” Carrying the bag with 60 thousand dollars, Zola entered the dark alley. Even though she didn’t often take this route, when a person truly accepted something, everything seemed to become adaptable. Before reaching her front door, she heard the sound of things breaking inside her house.
In this neighborhood, all sorts of people were common, and incidents of throwing things and physical altercations were not unheard of No one even bothered to inquire. Zola quickened her pace, rushing in and seeing a man holding a chair, about to strike Cheryl’s head.
“Stop!” Zola shouted.
The man turned to look at Zola, hesitated for a second, and then revealed an evil smile. “You bitch, I thought you ran away! I was about to beat your mother to death!”
Zola, seeing Cheryl lying on the ground covered in injuries, felt a surge of anger.
“Why did you come back? Didn’t I tell you to leave? Go away quickly!” Cheryl collapsed on the ground and could barely get up. At that moment, upon seeing Zola, Cheryl quickly struggled to her feet, forcefully pushing Zola to prompt her to hurry
away.
“Go? She’s not allowed to go anywhere! If she leaves, how can I let her work as a whore?” The man’s obscene words didn’t hide his intentions.
“Go” Cheryl’s face was filled with tension as she pushed Zola away. She would rather face the risk of being harmed by the man herself than involve Zola in the situation.
Tears welled up in Zola’s eyes. Before she could speak, the man pushed Cheryl against the nearby wall. With a bang, she hit it and fell to the ground. She couldn’t get up for a long time, murmuring repeatedly, ‘Go quickly, you go quickly….
Zola turned around, her eyes filled with anger as she looked at the man. The man wasn’t afraid of threats against a mother and daughter. He grabbed Zola’s arm. “Let’s go. I’m selling you away now!”
“Let go of me, I have the money… Zola pleaded.
“Let go of her!” Suddenly. Joel’s angry voice came from behind. Zola turned around, surprised to see Joel suddenly appear. She thought he had already left.
“Who are you? Mind your own business,” the man retorted.
Bang! Joel kicked the man hard in the stomach. The man staggered back several steps.
Joel pulled Zola into his arms protectively. Her eyes were blazing with anger, reaching the peak of fury. He couldn’t bear the thought of Zola going alone through these dark stairs, so he came to find her, only to witness this scene that nearly infuriated him to death. He bellowed inwardly. “How dare the guy treat Zola like this? How dare he force her into prostitution Damn it! Joel was so angry that he took another step forward and punched the man hard on the head. The man, already weakened from drug use, was no match. His force was only capable enough to abuse women. Facing at man, he had no power to retaliate. Now, he was begging for mercy on the ground. “Please don’t hit me. I beg you…“ The man held his head and kept pleading.
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Chapter 183
At that moment, Zola gemuinely wished that Joel could beat the man to death. I lowever, taking a life meant facing consequences. Thinking of this, Zola grabbed Joel. “Stop hitting him.” Joel, panting heavily, reluctantly stopped. The intention of beating the man to death filled his mind at the moment.
The man groaned on the ground, barely managing to sit up, supporting himself against the wall. Zola threw a bag of money directly at him, saying, “This is the 60 thousand dollars you wanted. If you ever come to bother us again. I’ll call the police! The man was stunned. He didn’t expect there was still money. Cheryl, beside them, was also excited. She quickly stood up. “Where did you get so much money? Don’t give it to him, keep it for yourself. Why are you so foolish?” As she spoke, she started crying.
Ignoring his injuries, the man opened the bag, saw the bills, and limped away, saying, “I won’t come back, won’t come back anymore…” He was afraid Zola might change her mind. Once the man left, the entire building fell silent.
Zola turned to Joel, saying. “You should go back early.”
“You took the money just to give it to him? What’s your relationship with him?” Joel was furious. Zola almost lost her chastity for that shameless man. The more Joel thought about it, the angrier he became. Zola didn’t hide anything from Joel, explaining the whole situation.
“Damn it! I really should have killed him just now, it would have been an end to it all.” Joel vented his anger.
“Would it really make you feel better if he died?” Zola retorted.
Joel pursed his lips and then said seriously, “People like him, if you give him money now, he’ll definitely come back to bother you. Drug addicts have no moral bottom line. What if I’m not around next time… Joel shuddered at the thought. Then he continued, “Tll handle it. I’ll find a place for you two to move out of here tomorrow.”
Zola looked at Joel. He felt a bit uneasy under her gaze and spoke up again. “It’s not living under the same roof with me. It’s just you two living together. Is this a place for people to live? Forget it, move out tonight. Pack your things, and I’ll go check which one of my properties is suitable for you.”
Joel.” Zola called out.
“Skip all those formalities. I want to treat you better.” Joel’s gaze was firm,
“I just want to remind you to find a more ordinary place, not too conspicuous,” Zola continued.
“Sure.” Joel smiled. He turned and quickly left.
Zola turned to Cheryl, looking at her battered body, and asked, “Do you want to go to the hospital?” “Just external injuries, no need.” Cheryl quickly refused.
Zola didn’t insist. She couldn’t bring herself to treat Cheryl without any resentment in her heart.
“Zola, the guy just now…” Cheryl was curious.
“Just a friend,” Zola casually replied, clearly avoiding further discussion, and said lightly, “Let’s pack up.”
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