A Vengeful Ex-Wife novel Chapter 285

Before any of Joslyn's bodyguards were able to get close to Maria, she had already sent one of them flying backwards.

Taken by surprise, the bodyguards left standing stared at their fallen colleague in a daze. Maria calmly returned to a relaxed posture, as though she didn't just roundhouse kick someone in high heels.

Snapping back to reality, the other bodyguards charged at Maria, but they didn't stand a chance. She dodged and parried every blow while landing a few kicks and punches on her enemies.

The employees in the store held their breath, anxiously watching this scene unfold before them. Everything in the VIP room was very expensive. If the fight went on like this, they would inevitably break some stuff.

Seeing that her bodyguards couldn't beat Maria, Joslyn shouted in frustration, "Are you even men? Why can't you beat a single woman?"

But her jeers were futile. The bodyguards' morale was dropping by the second as they realized Maria was a master of kung fu.

It didn't take long before all of Joslyn's bodyguards were on the floor, writhing from pain. Maria pressed her high heel against the back of one of them, her lips curling at the ends to form a triumphant smile. "Miss Zheng, let's call it a day. I don't have time for people like you. Also, beware who you befriend; they might just be using you." As she spoke these last words, she shot a meaningful glance at Alina.

"What do you mean? Are you saying Alina's just using me? Bullshit! Alina's my best friend!"

Maria smiled sardonically and ignored her question. Turning to face Sandra, she asked, "Are you done here?"

"Yes, let's go!" Sandra, who was completely awestruck by Maria's performance just now, happily skipped over to the counter to pick up her newly-packaged bag. The two walked out of the store together.

Once the elevator doors slid close, Sandra looked at Maria sheepishly. "Sorry, Maria. I didn't expect things would get out of hand."

"Don't worry about it. It’s not like I got hurt or anything." Actually, Maria was quite pleased with how things unfolded. It gave her a chance to intimidate Alina, which was something she liked to do from time to time.

"But we need to be careful. I think we upset Joslyn Zheng pretty bad, I doubt she'll just let this slide."

Maria shrugged indifferently. That girl couldn't touch her. However, a thought occurred to her. "Did she come back from abroad alone? Doesn't she have a stepmother?"

"Yes, she came back alone. She even held a huge party when she returned. Some people at the party asked about her stepmother. She hasn't come back yet because she needs to take care of Joslyn's half-sister."

Maria nodded thoughtfully. "How does she get along with her stepmother?"

"I don't think their relationship is great. I mean, Joslyn is a spoiled brat with a bad temper who comes from a wealthy family. I'm sure she only has friends because of her money." Sandra told Maria everything she knew.

"Oh, I see."

"What's wrong, Maria?"

Maria looked at her friend with a serious expression. "You're more in contact with them than me. Can you help me keep an eye on the Zheng family? Especially

Joslyn Zheng's stepmother."

"I don't see them that often, but I'll do my best."

"Okay. Thanks, Sandra."

After leaving the mall, the two parted ways and Maria went to her office.

Later that day, Joslyn stormed through the glass door entrance to the HM Group headquarters.

No one dared to cross her path. Her high heels clacked against the polished floors, all the way until she reached her father's office. She pushed the door open without the slightest hesitation and demanded, "Dad, what on earth is wrong with you?"