She had difficulty standing but managed to shout, “Joanna, Jessica, Gabriella, Ashley… Everyone, come here!
I want Scarlett to kneel and apologize to me today!” The group, who looked up to Lily and Nadia as their leaders, began to slowly encircle Scarlett upon hearing Nadia’s call.
Scarlett arched her eyebrows, realizing she needed to show off her abilities today.
If she didn’t, they might underestimate her and believe she was an easy mark for bullying.
As Alton guided her in medical skills, she took it further herself, delving into martial arts by mastering acupuncture points and combing through various texts.
Initially, she used her skills to confront the men who mistreated her mother.
But upon arriving in Yendale, she feared the Quinns might disapprove, so she concealed her martial arts abilities and did her utmost to behave like a refined lady.
Even when faced with bullying, she restrained her emotions and endured it with considerable effort.
During those moments, Lily would always step in to defend her just when it was needed.
Whenever she was close to losing control and ready to act impulsively, Lily would calm her emotions before they boiled over.
Consequently, she would feel thankful to Lily, unaware that Lily was the one orchestrating everything.
From now on, she wouldn’t tolerate or hold back for the sake of those unimportant individuals.
Amid Joanna and the others, she decided to stand her ground.
These girls, accustomed to a life of luxury and comfort, couldn’t tolerate even the slightest discomfort.
She employed the phoenix fist technique, targeting each pressure point with the knuckle of her middle finger to inflict precise pain.
Before long, the dormitory was filled with screams and cries.
Outside, a growing crowd gathered to see what was happening.
Scarlett decisively kicked the door shut and locked it from the inside.
It wasn’t fear of being seen that prompted her actions.
Rather, she wanted to prevent the girls from escaping—she had other plans for them.
At that moment, Nadia’s face turned ashen with fear, and she pointed at Scarlett in shock.
“Y-You… How could you hit them!” Scarlett glanced at her sideways, her gaze icy.
“What?
Do you want to get hit too?” she asked, raising her hand slightly.
Nadia was so frightened that she covered her head.
Scarlett smirked, “If you don’t want a beating, clean the dormitory.
You have ten minutes.
If there’s any unpleasant smell left, you’ll get another taste of my fists.” Nadia was stunned.
How could Scarlett demand they clean the dormitory?
Although cleaning was supposed to rotate weekly among them, since Scarlett had moved in, she had been the one doing it.
The other wealthy girls wouldn’t even think of touching a broom.
Just then, someone attempted to flee, unwilling to clean the filthy dormitory.
However, before she could reach the exit, Scarlett grabbed her by the collar and threw her to the floor.
“Either clean up or face a beating.
It’s your decision.” A group of girls could only softly grumble as they picked up brooms and rags, starting to scrub the floor.
Even Nadia, holding back her intense feelings of frustration and anger, started cleaning up the trash scattered across the bed.
Lily emerged from the bathroom and was taken aback by the scene.
“What are you doing?” she asked.
Nadia rose from the ground and hurried toward her, complaining, “It’s all Scarlett’s fault.
She hit us and forced us to clean the dormitory.” Lily glanced at Scarlett, who was leisurely enjoying her second bowl of instant noodles, and her expression was a mix of emotions.
She appeared to be a totally different person, more headstrong and impulsive compared to how she behaved at home.
This was even better, as it made Lily seem more reasonable and kind by comparison.
Their parents and seven brothers would only grow fonder of her and like Scarlett less.
She swiftly grabbed her phone, snapped a picture of the scene, and shared it in the family group chat.
With a sorrowful tone, she said in the message, “Scarlett is still upset with me and is venting her anger on Nadia and the others.
Not only did Scarlett strike them, but she also forced them to kneel and scrub the floor.
“I’m so concerned that if Scarlett keeps this up, she might end up offending them.
I don’t mind enduring some grievances, but I’m worried they might seek revenge on Scarlett later.” Right after sending the message, Scarlett’s phone buzzed.
She checked it, then let out a cold chuckle.