Chapter 1399 My Own Bottom Line
The hateful gaze fixed on her intensified.
If looks could kill, she would have died a thousand times over.
Selena raised an eyebrow slightly, then noticed a commotion of jeers and catcalls nearby.
She had no intention of getting involved until she heard a familiar voice.
"Let go of me! I'm from the Smith family, do you hear me?"
"Smith family? Since you've been sold here, you're my property now. You're not leaving until you've given me at least three children!"
Selena frowned, peering through the crowd to see Tessa sprawled on the ground.
What on earth was Tessa doing in this lawless zone?
Tessa spotted her too, her eyes immediately lighting up. "Selena! Help me! Or I'll tell Lawrence everything!"
Selena almost laughed. Even when begging for help, Tessa maintained her superior attitude.
Raymond had already filled her in on recent events—Tessa wasn't the Smiths' biological daughter. As for Layla, Lawrence had reportedly gone to Silver Bay City to investigate personally. Paul had regained consciousness and was also looking into the matter. The truth would emerge within days.
She was about to ignore Tessa, but the woman lunged forward and clutched her leg.
"Selena, I came here looking for Lawrence. Just tell me where he is. Once I find him, I'll leave immediately. Please, have some compassion. I'm sorry for my tone earlier."
Selena wasn't one to return evil with kindness. Why should she help someone who had nearly killed her?
Before she could respond, a man behind Tessa lunged forward, grabbing her ankle.
He shouted, "You worthless bitch! I already paid for you, and you dare run away?"
His hand cracked across Tessa's face.
Tessa looked at Selena with pain-filled eyes, though beneath the surface lurked pure hatred.
That whore! Someday she'd make this bitch pay with her life!
"Selena, please save me. I promise I'll never cross you again. I'll be your servant—I'll do anything. Please!"
Selena simply turned away, taking Raymond's hand. "Let's go."
Raymond said nothing as they walked away.
After they'd gone some distance, Selena stopped and spoke quietly, "Send someone to help her—not too much, just enough to keep that man from violating her."
Even if she wanted revenge on Tessa, she wouldn't use sexual humiliation as the method.
She could simply take Tessa's life, as Tessa had once tried to take hers.
But she couldn't be bothered anymore.
Raymond seemed reluctant.
Selena rose on her tiptoes and kissed his lips.
She explained, "If I wanted revenge, I'd have her limbs broken. But I can't stand by and watch a woman being bought and sold like that, even right under my nose. Whether she appreciates it or not doesn't matter—it's about my own principles. Okay?"
Raymond, instantly won over by the kiss, nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, Tessa continued struggling as the man showed no mercy.
He dragged her to a secluded alley and was about to force her to the ground when a bodyguard appeared.
With one swift kick, the bodyguard sent the man flying, then tossed some money at him.
"Don't bother her again."
Seeing the bodyguard's imposing presence, the man realized he was outmatched and slunk away.
Tessa sat on the ground, her face flushed with humiliation.
She knew Selena had sent someone to help her. Help? More like another way to humiliate her!
That bitch!
She took a deep breath, her face contorting with rage.
Quickly, she made her way to the other end of the alley where several rough-looking men were loitering.
Anyone who survived in this lawless zone was likely a fugitive with blood on their hands—men who had committed every imaginable crime.
Tessa deliberately pulled her top lower, exposing herself as she walked past them.
Within seconds, one of them grabbed her wrist, and the group dragged her deeper into the alley.
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