The sky started to rain.


    At that moment, the atmosphere at the party in Emperor Hotel was lively as usual. Themotion


    earlier


    clearly had not affected the party.


    Tina looked like a princess, surrounded by people. Everyone approached her to leave a good


    impression.


    Yet, most of the people did not interest her. Only a few distinguished guests were worthy of chatting


    with her.


    “Miss, Mr. Williams and Mr. Chapman are here.” One of the butlers came up to her and reported.


    Tina turned around and saw two fine–looking men who were standing quietly at the entrance of the


    party.


    One of them was Oliver from Boulderthorn!


    The other was Oliver’s senior, Troy Chapman. Behind the two of them were two bodyguards.


    “Mr. Williams. Mr. Chapman. It’s good to see you again.” Tina immediately gave them a warm wee


    with a


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    smile.


    “Happy birthday, Ms. Hummer.” Oliver and Troy presented their gifts respectively.


    “Oh, please. It is my honor to have you both as my guests. There’s no need for presents. Tina grinned.


    “It is only proper to reciprocate Joshua’s kindness. After all, he has always treated us well. A small


    token of appreciation is nothing.” Oliver smiled.


    Had theye from an ordinary rich family, she wouldn’t have given them a second nce.


    However, Tina’s brother, Joshua, was a disciple of Boulderthorn. He was their senior. And so, it was


    necessary


    for her to attend to them.


    “Oh right, why is my brother not here today?” Tina asked.


    “Joshua is on a retreat at the moment. He’s unable to leave, so he sent us here to meet you.” Oliver


    exined.


    “I see


    Tina nodded and extended her hand. “Please have a seat, let me know if there’s anything you need.”


    “Alright. Thank you, Ms. Hummer.” Oliver gave a slight nod before sitting down alongside Troy.


    Because of Tina’s warm attitude, the surrounding guests‘ attention gathered around the two men.


    “Who are they? Why did Tina personally wee them?”


    “I don’t know. They seem unfamiliar, I don’t think they’re from Swinton.”


    “Then, perhaps they are someone important from Millsburg?”


    The sound of whispers rippled through the crowd as curiosity overlook them.


    As the evening wore on, more guests arrived at the party, and the atmosphere grew increasingly lively.


    At that moment, a ck silhouette approached the entrance of the Emperor Hotel with an umbre in


    hand.


    After reaching the gate, he was stopped by two guards.


    “Stop right there! Today is Ms. Hummer’s birthday. Only those who received an invitation are allowed to


    enter!”


    “Step aside!” Dustin did not want to waste another second and immediately headed inside.


    “Scoundrel! You’ve got some nerve!” The two guards immediately gripped Dustin’s shoulder.


    The instant the two of them made contact with him, they were hurled backward with a force that sent


    them tumbling through the air, their cries of pain echoing through the night.


    “Quick! Inform Sir Zims!” One of the guards immediately took out his phone and called for backup.


    When he turned back, Dustin had already walked past the gates.


    After a short ride in the lift, he walked inside the ballroom.


    As he looked at the lively crowd, Dustin took a deep breath before shouting, “Which one of you is Tina


    Hummer?!”


    His voice wasn’t piercing, yet it echoed across the room.


    The lively crowd instantly went silent. Everyone turned towards him with displeasing looks.


    “Who dared to call Ms. Hummer by her name?!” Everyone wondered.


    “Hm? Who’s calling me?” Tina stood up slowly with a displeased look in her eyes.


    Dustin silently walked forward as everyone stared down at him.


    “Hey, isn’t that Dahlia’s ex–husband? Why is he here?”


    “I’m guessing he’s probably here to apologize. After all, stealing from Ms. Hummer is not a small


    matter.”


    “He’s apologizing after his woman got beaten up? How shameful!”


    People all around the room began to murmur amongst themselves as they pointed at the man. They


    were mostly mocking him.


    “What? Are you here to apologize for that bitch?


    Tina’s eyes scanned the man from head to toe, her lips curling into a sinister smile as she sized him up.


    “If you’re really interested in helping your friend, you might want to start by getting down on your knees.


    And who


    knows, if I’m pleased, maybe I’ll consider letting her off the hook.”


    “So, you were the one who caused Dahlia’s injuries?” Dustin slowly approached her.


    Secondster, he stood in front of her.


    “So what if I was the one who caused her injuries? That bitch didn’t know her limits. A slut like her


    deserved a beating!”


    Tinaughed coldly. “And let me tell you, this matter is far from over. Today was just a little warning. In


    the future, I’ll pay it back bit by bit! I will be her nightmare for the rest of her lifel


    As soon as the words left Tina’s lips, a sudden, sharp sound echoed through the room.


    “Smack!”


    Tina was sent flying across the room.


    Her body flipped through the air, twisting and turning in a blur of motion, before finally crashing down


    onto the ground with a sickening thud.


    In an instant, blood started oozing from her nose, and her teeth scattered around the ce.


    The entire room was stunned at the scene. Everyone’s jaw dropped to the ground in disbelief.


    No one would’ve thought that Dustin would hit her. Moreover, he pped her in front of such a crowd.


    Everyone knew that she was Edwin Hummer’s daughter! She was the belle of the ball in all of Swinton!


    “Had he lost his mind?! How dare hey a finger on Miss Hummer? Does he not treasure his life?!”


    Everyone thought.


    “You–You dare to hit me?” Tina held her burning cheek and stood up as her legs wobbled beneath her.


    Her face was filled with shock and confusion. Ever since she was a child, no one dared to disrespect


    her. Let alone p her. She didn’t know how to react.


    “Smack!”


    Without wasting another second, he pped her once again with all his might.


    As blood spurted from her mouth, her once–pretty face now disfigured, her teeth shattered and her


    features swollen and reddened, the sight was both shocking and distressing.


    Her hair was inplete disarray, leaving a chaotic mess in its wake.


    “I’ll make you pay ten times the pain that you inflicted on Dahlia!” Dustin roared out.


    His words and actions were impulsive and reckless.


    “Boom!”


    In a split second, the party was in shambles.


    One could say that the first p was done out of impulse.


    A second p was already humiliating and provoking her.


    But who in the right mind would want to provoke the Hummers?!