Chapter 321 Richard
The servant hesitated but still went ahead to clear the dishes.
Even though Elodie was scary as hell, this was Richard's crib, and the servant was on Richard's payroll to look after Nina. In this mess, the servant knew who to back and naturally chose to listen to Nina.
"I said don't clear the table; are you deaf?" Elodie snapped, her anger flaring up.
The servant acted like they didn't hear and kept clearing the dishes.
Elodie suddenly stood up, grabbed a nearby fruit knife, and slashed at the servant's arm.
The blade cut through the servant's flesh, dishes crashed to the ground, and the servant screamed in pain, clutching her injured arm and backing away.
Elodie's moves were quick and ruthless, no hesitation at all.
Nina was also freaked out by the sudden scene. She quickly stood up, walked over to the servant, pulled her behind her, and sternly questioned, "Ms. Black, what the hell are you doing?"
Elodie still held the blood-streaked fruit knife in her hand. Seeing Nina and the servant's faces, instead of feeling any guilt or fear, she laughed triumphantly. "Now you fear me? What were you doing before? The thing I hate most is being treated like I don't exist. Well, looks like it takes a bit of bloodshed for you to recognize my power."
"Unbelievable!" Nina didn't want to argue with her and turned to take the servant to see a doctor.
Elodie dashed over, brandishing the fruit knife, its blade grazing dangerously close to Nina's nose.
"You're not going anywhere!" Elodie glared at Nina's face, wishing she could slash it if not for Richard.
Nina sneered. "Ms. Black, are you out of your mind?"
"If you dare to leave, I'll cut her again!" Elodie threatened, turning the knife towards the servant once more.
"Ms. Black!" Nina shouted angrily.
Elodie's knife hovered in the air, just inches from the servant's eye.
The servant, realizing the danger, collapsed to the ground in fear.
Elodie sneered and kicked the servant, cursing, "Idiot!"
Nina knew it would be hard to shake off Elodie today.
Elodie was gunning for her, and Nina didn't want to drag others into it. Nina knew Elodie wouldn't harm her but was using the servant to vent her anger.
Nina asked, "Ms. Black, what do you want?"
Elodie said, "It's simple. Sit down and finish your breakfast."
Nina looked at Elodie. "You've already eaten from every dish."
Elodie said, "So what? You like leftovers, don't you? Stop acting all high and mighty. Don't you know Richard used to date me? Since you like leftovers so much, I'll let you have your fill. Eat this, and I'll let this lowly servant go!"
Nina frowned, keeping her cool. "Ms. Black, I don't care about your past with Richard. He's a person, not an object. You said it yourself, that's in the past, so stop clinging to it. I don't like leftovers, and Richard isn't one. He's a good man, worthy of love. I won't touch anything you've eaten, not even a single bite. If you think you can humiliate me this way, it's pointless!"
Elodie didn't expect Nina, who seemed so weak, to say such things, especially with a knife pointed at her. Elodie was furious. "Fine, since you're so carefree, I'll just kill this lowly servant."
With that, Elodie bent down, grabbed the servant's collar, and the fruit knife in her hand gleamed coldly.
Nina said, "Ms. Black, murder is punishable by death!"
Elodie paused, sneering. "What, you think I can't kill a servant?"
She couldn't harm Nina, but killing someone close to her to vent her anger was a good option.
Nina pointed upwards. "There are cameras everywhere. If you dare kill her, I'll call the police immediately. No matter who you are or how powerful, you must obey the law. Ms. Black, you're just an ordinary person like us. Your advantage is only having a powerful family and father backing you."
Elodie sneered, dismissing Nina's words. "You think I'm afraid? If you don't let me kill, I'll do it just to show you. This person didn't have to die, but because you infuriated me, she must die today, right in front of you. Remember, Nina, she died because of you!"
With that, Elodie yanked the servant's hair, forcing her face upward, and raised the fruit knife high, aiming for the exposed neck.
The servant's pupils dilated in fear, her body limp, unable to resist.
"No!" Nina screamed, rushing forward to grab the knife from Elodie's hand.
The blade cut Nina's wrist, causing sharp pain, but it didn't stop Elodie. The knife still aimed straight for the servant's neck!
In a split second, something flew past Nina's ear.
The fruit knife was struck, making a dull sound. Elodie's arm went numb, and she lost her grip on the knife, which fell to the ground.
Footsteps approached from behind, and Richard walked in with a cold, murderous aura.
Elodie called, "Richard."
Before Nina could react, Elodie had already rushed over, throwing herself into Richard's arms.
Richard, without hesitation, grabbed Elodie's arms and peeled her off like removing trash. He didn't even glance at Elodie, walking straight to Nina, pulling her into his arms, and looking at her carefully. Seeing the wound on Nina's wrist, Richard's expression turned icy.
Richard called, "Michael!"
Hurried footsteps sounded at the door, and Michael rushed in with a medical kit.
Placing the kit on the dining table, Michael quickly took out the supplies to treat the wound.
Richard had Nina sit in a chair and began treating her wound.
Michael, meanwhile, had his men carry the fainted servant out.
Elodie watched the scene unfold, stomping her feet in fury. "Richard, is this woman the only person you ever see?"
