After her rebirth

Ruby's face turned beet red as she pointed at Katniss and let loose a string of curses, while Clara, looking pale and shaky, hid behind her.

"Katniss, how could you do this? Clara was trying to help you, and you repay her with betrayal? No wonder your parents and brother can't stand you. Nobody can handle your nasty personality. You totally deserve it!" Ruby fumed. Clara had tried to help, only to get bullied and now tangled up with Ellen, while Katniss, in a bid to save herself, threw Clara under the bus.

Having a sister like Katniss, Clara was really in a tough spot!

Katniss sneered, her slightly turned face looking even more delicate, "Don't think someone's pitiful just because they're crying. If you don't know the whole story, stay out of it. Meddling in it won't make you look kind, it'll just make you look dumb!"

Clara, tears welling up, tried to speak but was cut off coldly by Katniss. "Do you know what her son did? He committed economic crimes, embezzling and misappropriating hundreds of thousands of dollars. You think you're above the law, making judgments without any evidence!"

The cold wind blew, lifting Katniss's slightly curled hair, making her cold smile look like a disdainful siren, "If you want to be a good person, go save him! Save an economic criminal, what a hero you are!"

Clara bit her lip, her eyes slightly red, looking as pitiful as Lisa, evoking sympathy, "I didn't know..."

"If you didn't know, then why meddle? Are you an idiot?" Katniss glanced at the group, guessing Conrad had arrived.

She lifted her foot and walked out.

After a few steps, a tall figure appeared in front of her, blocking her way. Ramon stood there.

Ramon looked at Katniss's beautiful face, his heart slightly trembling, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

He reached out and grabbed Katniss's arm, his tone cold, "Did you send those reports to the police? What kind of grudge do you have against Kieran to want him dead?"

Katniss chuckled, looking at Ramon's eyes with contempt. "Ramon, what right do you have to say this to me? When you and Kieran were messing around, plotting against me, and trying to take advantage of me, did you ever stop to consider the consequences? Now you're acting all righteous, accusing me of reporting him?"

Ramon's face stiffened, his eyes darkening.

"Did you think I didn't know? Don't take everyone for a fool." Katniss forcefully shook off his hand. "I want Kieran in jail. While he was cheating, my sister was working hard for the Scott family. Ask Ellen, how she treated Saskia!"

"She beat up and yelled at Saskia, sneaked women to Kieran's back, and my sister had to beg Ellen for bus cash, only to be scolded first! Saskia is still in the hospital, nearly done in by Kieran's fling. So tell me, what did she do to deserve all this? You have no shame!" Katniss hollered.

Through the crowd, Katniss saw Conrad opening the car door and running over, feeling relieved and not bothering to argue with Ramon anymore.

Ramon was left speechless. He had always thought Katniss was just a naive rich girl, she was beautiful, smart, and had never experienced the filth of society.

Katniss turned back, glanced at Ellen still holding Clara, and said calmly, "So, Kieran got what he deserved. If he hadn't done those things, I wouldn't have found out."

"Eoman, tell Ellen, if she wants Kieran to have a better time in prison, stay away from me. Don't piss me off, or I'll make Kieran suffer a hundred times more." With that, Katniss turned and walked away.

Ramon's eyes darkened as he stared at Katniss. He remembered seeing Kieran at the police station, who looked haggard and much older, his eyes bloodshot.

He was no longer the confident man he once was.

Grabbing his hand, Kieran had begged him to save him, saying only the people behind Katniss could help.

So Ramon had suggested Ellen block Katniss at school.

Ramon then realized Katniss was always protected, and he and Ellen couldn't get close.

If they let Katniss go, Kieran's case would be settled, and his life would be ruined. Ramon, his mind racing, gritted his teeth and turned to chase after her! Just as he was about to grab Katniss again, a strong force suddenly grabbed his outstretched wrist.

Ramon's previously calm face twisted in pain. Conrad, tall as a mountain, seemed to use only a fraction of his strength, but Ramon was sweating in pain. Sweat dripped from Ramon's forehead, but he gritted his teeth, meeting Conrad's intimidating gaze.

"Madam, please get in the car. I'll handle this," Conrad said calmly.

Katniss nodded and left without looking back, opening the car door and getting in.

After Katniss left, Conrad looked Ramon up and down, snorted coldly, and said disdainfully, "You're the one harassing Katniss? You're unemployed, indulging in all vices, and you think you can chase after girls!"

"If I see you harassing Katniss again, I'll break your legs. Just a reminder, Katniss's husband won't be as nice as me. He might send you to jail to keep your cousin Kieran company, and you can suffer together!" With that, Conrad released his grip and pushed Ramon away.

Ramon stumbled and fell to the ground, groaning in pain.

Seeing Ramon get hit, Ellen immediately let go of Clara and ran to Ramon, pointing at Conrad and crying, "He's hitting people! Help!"

Conrad, tall and imposing, glared at Ellen, scaring her into silence.

With a cold snort, Conrad left the crowd, quickly got into the car, and drove away.

Ellen frowned and muttered, "Ramon, are you okay? Who was that guy, how could he hit you? We should call the police!"

Before she could finish, Ramon interrupted her harshly, "Ellen! Stop talking, haven't you embarrassed us enough?"

He then struggled to stand up, took a deep look in the direction the car had left, and left with a cold expression.

Ellen looked back at Clara, then at Ramon, stomped her foot, and followed Ramon.

Clara lightly bit her lip, pretending to be puzzled, and asked Ruby, "Ruby, did you hear that? That fierce bodyguard said Katniss has a husband?"

Ruby, slow to react, suddenly widened her eyes, "Who did your sister marry?"

"I don't know." Clara looked worried, her delicate brows furrowed. "I'm worried that because of my engagement to Desmond, Katniss might have married someone out of spite." Ruby's eyes shifted, suddenly remembering something. "I know who she married!"