Not A Small Town Girl (Danielle and David) novel Chapter 152

Jaden was surprised by Xavier's proficiency in combat.

"Xavier frowned at Jaden, trying to read the strange expression on his face. Had Jaden been angry that he'd driven the woman away? The more Xavier considered it, the more likely it seemed. "You're furious I hurt her feelings..." he said, widening his eyes at Jaden.

Jaden didn't react for a while.

"I'm done. Eat it yourself." Xavier stormed off when Jaden didn't react.

Jaden quickly stood, gripping Xavier's arm, and stammered, "I froze for a second. She was just a blind date my family set me up on—I turned her down afterward."

"On his last blind date, Jaden rushed through the meal and declined a second date afterward. He hadn't been on one since.

"If the people around Jaden saw him like this, they'd be shocked. He usually barely said a word in a month, but during this meal, he was patiently explaining things like never before.

"Let me go," Xavier pouted, his voice sharp with indignation. "I bet you loved it when she was talking to you. Look how happy you are.

"Xavier was afraid to meet Jaden a few days ago, but today his attitude shifted dramatically, and he became sarcastic at times.

“Do you think I'm happy? I was smiling at you, not her," Jaden explained patiently, his tone as gentle as possible. "How about we sit down and eat first? It's all your favorite food."

"Hmph, I let it go for the food's sake." Xavier looked at the table full of delicacies and swallowed.

"Well, I know," Jaden said in acknowledgment.

"Jaden kept peeling shrimp, cutting steak, and picking up vegetables for Xavier, but he barely touched his own food.

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Moreno University.

At the Counselor's office.

"Nancy and Ava, their faces bruised and covered in soup, tearfully accused Danielle of assault.

“Mr. Langley, please help us. Danielle is very aggressive. She threw food at us from a plate, hit and kicked me, and slapped me many times," Nancy cried.

Nancy sobbed, her words slurred from the beating that had knocked out two of her teeth.

She added, "Mr. Langley, she must be expelled for bullying. If we don't take action now, other students will suffer the same way."

"We've let her parents know," said Kaden.

He saw the two girls in front of him, badly beaten. It was summer, and the soup that had been poured over their heads flowed down their bodies, attracting flies to their wounds. Their faces were ghastly.

"He called the first three contacts listed for Danielle's parents because the school had requested contact information, but their entry had too many names.

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Charrington Group's Conference Room.

"David, seated at the head of the table, commanded authority as department heads took turns delivering their reports.

His expression was indifferent, and a tense atmosphere filled the conference room.

Just then, the office door was pushed open.

“Who hit my daughter?" a woman with a slightly plump figure, bright red lipstick, and an unfriendly expression demanded as she entered.

"Upon entering, the woman was horrified to find her daughter covered in rotting vegetable leaves, her face bruised and swollen, the stench of decay clinging to her in the summer heat.

"When Nancy saw her mother enter, she ran to her and said, "Mom, she hit me. You have to help me get back at her." Her front teeth were knocked out, making her speech sound slightly slurred.

"The woman's anger surged when she saw her daughter brutally beaten and her teeth knocked out.

"You bitch, how dare you…" she snapped.

"Kaden quickly stepped in front of Danielle. "Please, madam, calm down and refrain from using foul language. Have a seat and wait for the other parents to arrive so we can discuss a solution together."

"The counselor stopped the woman, which only fueled her anger. "My daughter was beaten so badly. You're a teacher, and you didn't discipline that girl, but you stopped me? I've heard rumors about her inappropriate behavior. Are you having something to do with her?"

"Kaden was shocked by the behavior of Nancy's mother, thinking, "Madam, please be mindful of your language. It's inappropriate to speak like that in front of the students."

“What are you saying? My daughter, Nancy, has been badly hurt, and you're lecturing us? Is this how your school handles bullying? Are you saying this girl is involved with the principal too?" Nancy's mother's accusations became more and more outrageous.

At this moment, Ava's mother also rushed over, crying, "Ava, what happened to you? Who dares to openly oppose our family?"

"Mrs. Reafan, and Mrs. Stuart, please have a seat. We'll wait for Danielle's parents to arrive, and then we can all discuss this together," said Kaden.

“Mr. Langley, there's nothing more to discuss. My daughter, Ava, is the victim in this situation. Our Stuart family is wealthy, so this isn't about money. I demand the school expel the student who assaulted my daughter and issue her a public apology." While Ava's mother wasn't as abrasive as Nancy's, she was equally entitled.