A classmate pushed the door open.

Her steps halted abruptly.

Her gaze fell on the hospital room.

Mrs. Evans looked elegant and dignified.

Justin Evans had a dark expression.

Jason Evans’s eyes were sinister.

Jane Evans knelt on the floor.

The classmate’s pupils contracted.

She spoke hesitantly. "Jane, what's wrong?"

Jane shook her head.

She extended her uninjured hand.

The classmate hesitated for a moment.

She pulled out her phone.

Her eyes darted away.

She threw the phone to Jane.

Then she turned and ran.

Whispers came from outside the door.

"Jane offended someone powerful…"

The sound of footsteps faded away.

Jane smiled bitterly.

She knew.

From today onward.

Her classmates would all avoid her.

Justin sneered.

"Jane, see that?"

"Everyone knows not to cross us."

"You think you can do whatever you want because of Evelyn Ross?"

"The Evans family is beyond your reach."

His tone was icy.

"Keep kowtowing."

"Ten times."

"I promise I won't trouble John Evans."

Evelyn Ross shouted angrily.

"Justin, that's enough!"

"Take it out on me. Leave her alone!"

Justin scoffed.

"What if I take it out on her?"

"I can't touch the Ashcroft family."

"But she's an easy target."

"Jane, are you going to kowtow or not?"

"Eight more to go!"

Evelyn clenched her fists.

She stepped forward and grabbed Justin by the collar.

"You think I won't hit you?"

Mrs. Evans scolded sharply.

"Miss Ross, do you think I'm dead?"

"Harm a single hair on my son's head."

"The Evans and Ashcroft families will be at war until one falls!"

Evelyn's knuckles turned white.

She sneered.

"Then let's try it!"

Her pant leg was tugged gently.

Evelyn looked down.

Jane was looking up at her.

Her eyes held a plea.

Don't worry about me.

Evelyn froze.

She understood this kind of helplessness.

The powerlessness of ordinary people against force.

Jane and her brother were innocent victims.

The Evans family wouldn't let this go.

If they didn't vent their anger now.

There would be endless trouble later.

If Jane wanted freedom.

She had to endure this humiliation.

Evelyn felt a wave of powerlessness.

If the Ashcroft family were stronger.

If she could truly intimidate the Evans family.

This wouldn't be happening.

Her heart filled with self-blame.

She looked at Justin.

"After ten kowtows."

"You promise not to trouble them again?"

Justin raised an eyebrow.

"My word is good."

"Once I've vented my anger."

"I'll let bygones be bygones."

Evelyn looked at Jane.

Jane's eyes held gratitude.

She shook her head slightly.

She had chosen to submit.

Evelyn released her grip.

She took a step back.

Jane nodded.

She looked at Jason.

Jason smiled sinisterly.

His gaze swept over everyone.

"Thud!"

Her forehead hit the floor.

"Third!"

Evelyn's voice trembled.

"Thud!"

"Fourth!"

Jane didn't want to drag it out.

She kowtowed repeatedly.

Dull thuds echoed without pause.

Blood stained the floor.

Evelyn held her up.

"Enough!"

Jason said coldly.

"One more to go."

Justin agreed.

"Yes, one more."

Evelyn's eyes reddened.

"She's already like this!"

Jason was arrogant.

"Not one less!"

Evelyn wanted to argue.

Jane bowed her head sharply.

"Thud!"

She felt dizzy.

Her forehead was swollen and bleeding.

Her vision blurred.

"That's enough now!"

Evelyn shouted sharply.

She helped Jane up.

Jane staggered to her feet.

She looked at Justin.

Evelyn spoke for her.

"Satisfied?"

"Promise not to trouble them again."

Justin met Jane's gaze.

He was inexplicably reminded of his sister.

He was about to nod.

Jason spoke coldly.

"What happened today is over."

"But the past isn't settled."

Evelyn's pupils constricted sharply.

Hatred flashed in Jane's eyes.

Her voice was hoarse.

"You... bastard!"

Jason laughed.

"I am a bastard."

"What can you do about it?"

Evelyn looked at Justin.

"Does the Evans family not keep its word?"

Jason shrieked.

"Third Brother promised."

"I didn't promise!"

"Third Brother won't cause trouble."

"But I will!"

Justin frowned.

Jane stared at him intently.

"You... just... didn't you..."

She couldn't get the words out.

Justin waved his hand impatiently.

"I don't have time to waste."

"I still need to find my sister."

Hope shattered.

Jane had thought wealthy people valued their honor.

But they were just this shameless.

She felt dizzy.

Her steps were unsteady.

Evelyn supported her.

"Jane, let's go home."

Jane smiled bitterly.

The two walked toward the door.

Justin picked up his phone.

He dialed his sister's number again.

Jane's phone vibrated in her hand.

She looked down.

The caller ID jumped out at her.

She looked sharply at Justin.