Nicole paused, her eyes hard. “I will reciprocate."

Nicole was convinced that she would not start trouble as long as no one troubled her. But if Doreen played dirty, she was ready to retaliate. Now, she wasn't alone and needed to stand her ground, so those who tried to push her around would realize they couldn't just walk over her.

Doreen stood there, stunned by Nicole's words, unable to speak.

Meanwhile, Roscoe remained impassive. As he saw it, Nicole had made things clear and hadn't slapped Doreen for no reason.

Everyone should bear the consequences of their actions, even if that person was his girlfriend.

These were the world's rules, and even though Roscoe couldn't recall much, the idea of rules stayed firmly in his mind.

"You cheap woman, stop right there. Don't walk away!" Doreen finally snapped and charged up the steps to confront Nicole. She had never faced such humiliation in public before!

Rhett intervened to stop Doreen.

Doreen angrily shoved him aside, yelling, "Get out of my way, you lackey!"

Rhett scowled. He was no stranger to dealing with spoiled, arrogant young women. Raised in wealth, they often ignored the laws, acting recklessly and dictatorial. Doreen appeared to be the type who enjoyed causing trouble and bullying others.

Rhett quickly pulled out a business card and handed it to Doreen, saying firmly, "Miss, I represent Miss Lawrence. You may reserve the right to hold Miss Lawrence accountable for the slap."

Doreen's face softened at his words. "You're right. I'll make sure this woman pays for what she did!" she said arrogantly, sounding like she could control the security services and have anyone she disliked imprisoned.

Nicole kept her composure. Even though she hadn't known Rhett for long, Raegan's strong recommendation made him seem reliable. In their interactions, she discovered that Rhett was really honest and professional.

Indeed, the next moment, Rhett coolly stated, "Miss, you are fully within your rights to take legal action against my client. However, I must inform you that your behavior in public, including insulting, humiliating, lying, and intimidating, constitutes multiple illegal acts. I have recorded all of this as evidence, and we retain the right to take legal action against you."

Doreen was left speechless.

Rhett continued, "Furthermore, my client mentioned returning a slap, which suggests you had slapped her first. I will legally obtain surveillance footage to confirm the events of today. Additionally, your false accusations have caused significant psychological damage to my client and damaged her reputation, creating a civil liability. We will pursue this matter through legal channels."

“Shut up!" Doreen was furious, unprepared for the lawyer's eloquent speech. He talked using terms she didn't understand. But it showed her that this lawyer wasn't someone to mess around with.

"She insulted me too," Doreen claimed, her logic faltering.

"She did not. I have everything on video," Rhett countered.

"You!" Doreen was seething and at a loss for words. She couldn't outsmart this lawyer. He was well-spoken. How could she possibly win an argument against him?