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She deserved the slap. From the time Lexi took Nico Zhuang's attention back when they were still studying, and then all the occurrences after that — she deserved this slap, Stella Du thought.

Alas, before her hand could land on Lexi's face, her wrist was grabbed by Lexi. \”Are you sure you're prepared for the consequences if your hand landed on me?\” Lexi's tone and countenance turned stern, her grip on Stella Du's wrists tightened.

\”So what?! You deserve it anyway!\” Frustrated that her slap was unsuccessful, Stella Du roared. She wriggled her hand away from her, but Lexi's grip didn't bulge. \”Let me go!\” She screamed as she glared daggers at her.

With that, Lexi tossed her hand back to her. Her eyes slowly turned piercingly cold. \”I will tell you this once, ignorance will lead you nowhere. When you lead a company, hire people and such, the responsibility of their lives is the weight you must bear. If you fail, not only you are affected but also your employees and their families.\”

\”Miss Du, this is just a sincere piece of advice from a fellow businessman in the same field. Spend your money whatever you like, I don't care. But, don't expect people's praise just because.\” Lexi added as her gaze never left the stunned pair of eyes.

\”Move,\” After giving her her two cents, Lexi commanded. Yet Stella Du remained rooted on the floor.

She already knew that. Stella Du was well-aware of what Lexi was saying. However, the way Lexi deliver her words, her aura, and the emotions on her eyes — it was too dominating like a true queen.

That second, Lexi showed her the difference between them for the first time. Therefore, how could Stella Du accept that upon witnessing their vast difference? It only made her feel all inferiority she hid for so long.

\”Move or be ready for a literal face slap.\” Without batting an eye, Lexi ordered and threatened. Her tone didn't even waver upon stating such a warning, showing that she was capable to handle the consequences afterward.

Without a word, Stella Du dragged her feet to the side, giving way to Lexi. She couldn't even bring herself to raise her eyes for whatever reason or she could say anything. Perhaps it was her instinct telling her not to humiliate herself further.

\”Also, if I were you, stay away from her — you might get caught in the crossfire.\” After Lexi took several steps ahead, she paused and reminded the poor Stella Du. She didn't even wait for her to respond as she resumed on her tracks.

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\”How did you know she'd be here?\” When Lexi returned to the main shop, Nico Zhuang's curiosity welcomed her.

\”Tss,\” Lexi chuckled. The look on Nico Zhuang revealed how curious he was. After all, he had gone through all the troubles to know Laurel Wang's schedule and whereabouts and yet, Lexi also did.

\”People always update their social media accounts no matter how nonsense it is. Thank Stella, because she's our lead.\” Lexi leaned over and whispered in a matter-of-fact tone. Her answer, however, caused Nico Zhuang's brow to twitch.

So she only stalked Stella Du's social media account? That easy?