Semua Bab Parents Blew up My Phone, Now I'm Blowing up Their World: Bab 1 - Bab 10

I was instantly on alert as I thought something serious had happened. So, I quickly returned the call."Hello, what's—""Ms. Lawson, you're not dead, are you?" A sharp, impatient female voice interrupted. "I have something urgent to tell you! Are you deaf? Why didn't you pick up your phone?"I glanced at the screen. All the missed calls were from Zoe Street's mother, Christina McSpire. Why was she using different numbers?After a sleepless night, I could feel my frustration building. I asked, "Mrs. Street, what exactly is so urgent?"To my surprise, Christina sounded even more impatient than I was. "Didn't I tell you everything last night? Say it back to me now."I stayed silent, assuming I must have misheard her.She let out a cold laugh, her voice growing more insistent. "Go grab a pen and paper. Make sure you write everything down."Zoe needs to get up at exactly 5:00 am. She has only ten minutes to freshen up and five minutes for the bathroom."Now, I'm going to test you.

I turned around and said calmly, "Alright, it's over. Everything's fine. Class, please get ready for the lesson."Relying on my years of experience, I made it through two class periods. The moment I left the classroom, I saw Michael Henderson, the principal, standing in the hallway.With his arms folded, he gestured for me to come along to his office. As the door shut behind us, his face hardened. "Do you have any idea what kind of trouble you've started, Ms. Lawson?"Not only did you ignore a parent's calls, but you also took down her camera. She's already filed a complaint with me!"I couldn't care less about the accusations; my priority was to speak with Michael. With my right hand, I slammed the dismantled camera down in front of him."Mr. Henderson, parents are not permitted to install surveillance cameras in my classroom without approval. Such devices not only distract other students but also disrupt the learning environment."I slid my phone across his desk as I spoke. Ove

Paul was unrecognizable compared to the man I once knew. The timid, eager-to-please secretary had vanished completely.Now, he wore a perfectly tailored suit, his hair slicked back. As he raised his wrist, the diamonds on his watch shimmered brilliantly. Every inch of him radiated the confidence and poise of a seasoned businessman.Christina threw herself into his arms. "Honey, can you believe these people? No one's letting me get my way!"Paul's eyes flashed with impatience. "Okay, okay, I'm here now, aren't I? Why can't you just stay home? What's all this fuss about this time?"Hurt and furious, Christina stomped her foot. "Honey, you'd better stand up for me right now!"She pointed at me. "That woman's the culprit! It's obvious she has no respect for me. By looking down on me, she's actually belittling you, too."Ignoring Christina, I reached out and helped Zoe to her feet."Stand up," I said firmly. "No one should kneel. You deserve to hold your head high."Like many adoles

"I'm Preston Chamberlain. Who gave you the right to speak nonsense about my wife?"Not far away, a tall, commanding figure began walking toward us. The person I'd been waiting for had finally shown up.Behind Preston were two bodyguards in black suits and a man carrying a briefcase.Preston approached and asked quietly, "Why couldn't I reach you by phone? I thought something had happened, so I rushed over as soon as I got off the plane."I held up my phone. Its screen was split in two."It got smashed on the floor. By the time you called, it was beyond repair."Preston's eyes hardened as he glanced at my slightly disheveled hair. "And who's responsible for that?"I pointed to Christina across from us. "Mrs. Street. She got the wrong idea and believed I was flirting with Paul. The next thing I knew, she kicked me."Preston glanced at the man behind him. It was George Lowe, the lawyer he had hired."Mr. Lowe," Preston said. "I'm sure you know what to do. By the end of the day, I

With a piercing scream, Christina lunged forward, but the bodyguards held her down firmly. Just then, the door to the ward swung open.Zoe stood there in a hospital gown, her face pale and drawn. Her voice was barely more than a whisper. "Mom, what will it take for you to finally let me go?"The moment Christina saw her, she barked, "Zoe, get over here! You're coming home with me! Stop pretending you're sick!"But Zoe held her ground. She slowly lifted her hand and pointed toward the window at the end of the hallway."If you try to force me again, I'll jump from there.""Go ahead! Do you really think I'm afraid of your threats?" Christina snapped. But as her gaze met Zoe's, she faltered. The despair and emptiness in her daughter's eyes were unmistakable.Zoe's words hadn't been a warning. They were a declaration. Paul's face went pale. "Zoe, please don't do anything foolish!" he shouted.Tears welled up and spilled from Zoe's eyes."Mom, from the instant I open my eyes until