Unwelcome Presence

"Keep your voice down. If Kendrick hears what you said, I'm afraid you will have a tough night."

Valerie approached Octavia and bantered with her.

With her face flushing, Octavia glared at Valerie and emitted a proud snort.

"I'm not scared of him. If he dares to bully me, I will kick him away..."

Before Octavia could finish her words, Kendrick suddenly appeared behind her and arched his eyebrows i