Give Francesca a fierce retort

In her previous life, because she loved to play, she often returned home in the middle of the night. But the next day, the media would definitely report videos or photos of her returning home in the middle of the night. At that time, she didn't care, so she let this fat security guard constantly reveal her itinerary to those entertainment gossip reporters. Now thinking about it, perhaps she could also make good use of him to deal a fatal blow to Enzo and Giulia. Isn't Enzo claiming to be a devoted husband? Then if outsiders knew that the director of his own company was his mistress, he kept the mistress living in his wife's house. How would this big boss, who has been in the entertainment industry for half his life and is now prosperous, face the gossip reporters? She was increasingly looking forward to seeing Enzo's anxious and desperate look. Giulia has also always stood beside Enzo as a successful woman. She remembered that at that time, the public once said that they were a couple of golden boys and jade girls. If it was exposed that this pair of golden boys and jade girls were having an affair not long after the man's wife passed away, it would definitely have a great impact on their company. Victoria walked over and scolded loudly, "What mistake did he make that deserves such a scolding from you?" The fat security guard turned around and saw that it was her. Looking obsequious, he approached. He was still afraid of the people of the Valentini family. He only dared to boss around these servants and security guards. The fat security guard waved his hand and repeatedly said, "No, his grandfather is sick, and he's in a hurry to get the hospital fees. He's working for his neighbor." Victoria hesitated for a moment and walked towards the boy. "How old are you?" The boy seemed at a loss. Victoria only realized when she got closer that the boy was half a head taller than her, but he seemed very introverted, with his back hunched, making him look thin and weak. The boy hesitated and said, "I'm 19 years old this year, not a minor." "Then why aren't you in school?" Victoria asked him with concern. The boy looked downcast and glanced at her, "My grandfather is sick, so I can't go to class." Victoria nodded, "Wait for me here for a moment, I'll go in first." When Victoria came out again, she was holding a thick envelope. "These are for you. I only have this much cash on me right now. If that's not enough, let me know later." The boy was confused. He opened the envelope she handed him and found a stack of thick dollar cash. He hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, no." Victoria pretended to be angry, "What's the big deal? My grandfather donates money to help people in need every year. This money is my pocket money. I want to give it to you, help your grandfather. Please take it." Seeing the boy's difficult expression, she knew she was pushing him too hard. After all, he could drop out of school to work, so his pride must be very strong. "Otherwise, you can take it first. After you finish school and graduate, you can pay me back. How about that?" The girl's delicate appearance made him dizzy. He held the envelope and hesitated for a moment. "Then I'll write you a promissory note." The boy mustered up the courage to say this, then ran to the security booth, took out a pen and paper, wrote a promissory note, and hurriedly ran back to Victoria. "My name is Nik, here's the promissory note. Please keep it safe." Victoria smiled and didn't refuse, taking his promissory note with ease. "Okay, I'll remember that, Nik. My name is Victoria. I'm a year younger than you. We're friends now, and you can come to me if you have any difficulties." After putting away the promissory note, Victoria walked inside, but before leaving, she turned back and said to the fat security guard, "Don't point fingers at others anymore. If I catch you doing it again, I'll fire you. Look at Giulia, can she protect you? As of now, I'm still in charge here." Without turning back, she walked inside. The fat security guard was puzzled, seeing Victoria treat him and Nik so differently. He muttered resentfully, "Wait until my cousin Giulia and Enzo get married, then he'll kick you out." After saying that, he angrily returned to the security booth. Nik heard all his muttering and looked in the direction Victoria had gone, feeling a thought welling up in his heart. He wanted to protect the girl! Looking at the money in his hand, he smiled with a sense of relief. "That's great! Now there's money for my grandfather's treatment." Victoria returned home. The house was empty. Enzo and Giulia weren't there. She asked a servant and learned that their relatives from the countryside had come tonight, and they all went out for dinner. With no annoying people in front of her, she enjoyed the leisure. After a busy day and being tired, she took a bath, thinking about meeting Lorenzo today and how to speak up for him when she saw her grandpa. The next morning, Victoria listened attentively in class at school. During that time, except for going to the toilet and having meals, she didn't leave her seat. Francesca came to talk to her several times, but Victoria didn't pay attention to her. Francesca was really frustrated, but she had to keep pleasing her. "Victoria, why haven't you been paying attention to me recently? Is it because I didn't accompany you to the Valentini Hotel that night? My mom wasn't feeling well that day. I couldn't go, so I could only text you. Later, you didn't reply to my message. I rushed over that night, but you weren't in the room anymore." She looked pitiful, making it seem as if she were very aggrieved. Victoria raised her eyes and saw that Francesca forced out a few tears. This look really left her speechless. She had known Francesca for so long, but only now did she realize her true face. She was really the same kind of person as Sofia. In her previous life, when she saw that Francesca and she were both very lonely people, she inevitably felt mutual help among people of the same kind in her heart. When she learned that Francesca lived in a slum, she asked Enzo to secretly help her family and support them step by step. But what did she get in return? For Sofia, she actually tried every way to put me to death. There was a hint of coldness hidden in the corner of Victoria's eyes. Up to now, she wouldn't be stupid enough to tolerate her anymore. "Just go away. I'm doing my homework, and you're disturbing me." Francesca's eyes were moist, and she bit her lip without speaking. A boy in the class who liked her couldn't bear to see her like this and said, "Victoria, Francesca is your good friend. How could you talk to her like this!" She sighed, "Classmate, since you protect her so much, from now on, you will be her friend and protect her well. She has been showing off at school relying on my relationship and smeared the name of Valentini Conglomerate. It's already very good that I haven't dealt with her." The male classmate was at a loss when she retorted. As soon as Victoria spoke, he became a little timid. His family couldn't even get close to Valentini Conglomerate, let alone protect someone who smeared the name of Valentini Conglomerate. Everyone at Valentini Academy knew Francesca's background. She did offend many people by taking advantage of Victoria's identity on weekdays. He thought Francesca's appearance met his aesthetic standards and had a favorable impression of her, but it wasn't to the extent that he could give everything for her. Seeing that the male classmate didn't speak for her anymore, Francesca didn't even dare to cry loudly. As expected, Victoria continued to lower her head and do her homework coldly, "Can you leave my seat now?" She knew very well that Francesca was just a nobody. As long as she didn't show a good face, the other classmates would follow the trend and deal with her. There was no need for her to do it herself and Francesca would be in a miserable situation. Francesca pretends to be calm and composed, knowing that Victoria is starting to cold-shoulder her. She still has the audacity to lower her voice and let a tear slide down her cheek at the right time. "I really had something urgent that night and couldn't make it. I hope you won't be angry. When you're not angry anymore, I'll take you to the beach where we first met." Victoria couldn't help laughing in her heart. This person was really shameless. She didn't get rid of her immediately because she wanted to see what other tricks Sofia had. In the following days, Victoria studied and listened carefully in class during the day and ran to the university department in the afternoon to wait at the door of Lorenzo's class. Victoria watched as the piano keys under Lorenzo's fingertips danced and flew. She hid at the door, quietly watching and listening. She had been showing up here these days, and the students of the university department had become accustomed to it. Antonio would look at her back in the corridor for a while every class. That earnest and waiting back once belonged to him. He composed himself and turned his gaze to the sky. He didn't know why he was like that. It was he who rejected her first. Why was he so eager now? He must be crazy... Antonio cursed himself in his heart. The air in midsummer brewed with heat. After the whole class, Victoria was a little unsteady. The air was obviously very hot, but her body was terribly cold. After a piece of music, Lorenzo also caught a glimpse of Victoria at the door out of the corner of his eye. Victoria also realized that she wasn't feeling well. Leaning against the wall, she was trying hard to walk back. She couldn't pass out there and let Lorenzo see her in a messy state. Just as she walked out of the corridor, the dazzling sunlight shone on her face, causing her to feel dizzy. Her vision went black, and her body was lifted into the air all of a sudden. A familiar smell surrounded Victoria's nose. She looked dazedly at the person who picked her up. The familiar face made her feel extremely at ease. Like a cat, she nestled in the man's arms and hugged him tightly. "Lorenzo..." She called his name softly.