Chapter 138

Victoria's POV "Victoria! You dare show your face in public!" The moment Marcia Cross spotted me, her face contorted with rage. After the humiliation she'd suffered recently, which had even affected Northstream Pack's stock prices, she'd clearly been having a rough time. I supposed bringing Mona shopping was her attempt at finding some happiness—a small expense for someone of her status, even with their company's current financial troubles. "Why wouldn't I be here?" I replied coolly. "Do you own this mall? If you do, feel free to have security escort me out. If not, I suggest you zip it before you embarrass yourself further." "You—!" Marcia sputtered, looking like she wanted to tear my throat out. I could see the realization dawning in her eyes. She hadn't known what she was dealing with before. The quiet, accommodating woman who had dated her son for years was gone, replaced by someone who wouldn't back down. I could almost taste the regret darkening her eyes for not making my life mo