A Vengeful Ex-Wife novel Chapter 207

Not only did no one in the Song family open the door to let Maria in, Daniela even heckled her from the second-floor balcony like some tyrannical queen.

Maria would never forget that scene and all the pain that came with it.

The reason why she had asked Colby and Mr. Jin to help Daniela was that she wanted her to become famous first.

If Daniela rose in fame, so would her scandals, which would impact her reputation and the Song group.

As for the judge who harshly criticized Daniela in the dancing show, Maria had planned to buy him off, but he had been known not to accept bribes.

But the result was just as she had wanted. The judge ended up berating Daniela even more ruthlessly than Maria had expected.

"Why should we help you? You deserved it! Mr. Xi might marry me, but you tried to seduce him! You deserve everything that's happened to you and more!"

"I deserved it? You deserved what happened to you, too!

Maria saw the man behind Daniela.

Daniela raised her hand and was about to hit Maria.

Maria didn't even attempt to dodge Daniela's slap, but her hand never landed.

Her wrist was firmly held by a big hand. Turning around, Daniela trembled when she saw who the man was "Mr.

Xi!"

The man had a naturally cold aura about him, and the coldness in his glare sent a shiver down her spine. "I dare you to try to lay a finger on her," he growled.

'Jesus! Good job, James!'

Maria cheered inwardly. She threw herself into James' arms. "You came!” Leaning against his chest, she smiled at him enchantingly.

Ethan, who had arrived with James, whispered to the guy beside him, "Do you see that woman in James' arms?"

The man nodded.

"You'd better not mess with her!"

The man nodded again. If James was willing to protect her in public, she was something.

Daniela struggled to free herself from James' grasp. When he finally let go, she rubbed her aching wrist like a wounded puppy. "Mr. Xi, don't date her. She's way too vicious. She ruined me!"

James eyed her coldly. "Who I date is my business and mine alone. Just who do you think you are to tell me who I can date?"

Daniela was floored. She didn't expect that he would answer her that way.

Seeing her strategy didn't work, Daniela changed tactics. Pouting piteously, she said, "Mr. Xi, I don't know how I have offended you. Why do you hate me so much?"

"You're overthinking."

Daniela's eyes flashed delightedly. She thought he was going to comfort her, but to her surprise, he continued insulting her. "You don't even have to try to offend

others. You're already extremely annoying."

With that, he walked away from Daniela, held Maria in his arms and left.

Ethan hurried to follow them. When he passed by Daniela, he made a face at the woman and rebuked her. "Bad woman, you overestimated yourself. You deserve it!"

"Why, you—" Daniela choked with a sob. This was too humiliating!

Once they were out of sight, Maria pulled away from the man and she dropped her charming expression. "Mr. Xi, you can go ahead. I have another dinner to attend to."

James was speechless. This woman always tossed him aside when he was no longer useful.

However, he didn't get angry. He would have plenty of opportunities to teach her a lesson in the future, so he was willing to let her grow complacent for the time being. He nodded and said, "Wait for me at Fairview Villa tonight."

"Sorry, I have other plans. I might not make it."

"I doubt your plans will take all night. I'll see you in Fairview Villa. Tonight." He stared down at her firmly. If she dared to keep him waiting for her, she would have been punished severely.

Maria felt distressed. She told herself that she would never be arrogant with him again.

Ethan, who had overheard their conversation from behind, waved at her and mouthed, "Good luck!"