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Confused, Erica hurriedly followed, wondering if Camila was just there to watch the drama unfold. She sprinted after the security guard and was shocked by the scene before her. Two women were pulling each other’s hair, and upon closer inspection, it was Camila.
“Stop it!” Erica immediately charged and tackled Tabitha, slamming her against the wall.
Tabitha felt a sharp pain in her back and clawed at Erica.
In the chaos, Erica’s neck was scratched by Tabitha’s long nails, and blood began to bead. She hadn’t expected Tabitha to lash out so wildly. Stumbling backwards, she fell.
Camila quickly caught Erica.
At that moment, the security guard intervened, separating the three women. They looked a mess. Their clothes were disheveled, their hair a tangle, and their faces bore scratches and bruises. The three ladies‘ bodies ached and felt exhausted, as if every bone was protesting the fight.
They sat on the floor, backs against the wall, breathing heavily. Tabitha’s face was etched with anger, her eyes still defiant.
Word of the fight quickly got back to the private room. The director cursed under his breath, “Damn! Make sure no one got this
camera.”
The dozen people in the room quickly left, leaving only Tabitha’s purse lying lonely on a corner of the sofa.
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Everyone from Erica’s room rushed over, the girls helping Camila up. Erica’s boyfriend Phil helped her up, his voice full of concern, “Erica, you’re hurt.”
Erica gently touched her neck and hissed in pain. Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.
Camila hugged her tightly, filled with guilt. “It’s okay.” Erica smoothed Camila’s hair, comforting
Tabitha sat against the wall, watching them coldly.
Just then, the police arrived.
“Officer, it was just a few girls being jealous, pushing each other around, nothing serious. Thanks for coming,” the karaoke bar said, bowing slightly and rubbing his hands nervously.
Fights were common at karaoke bars and usually not a big deal. Minor incidents were typically resolved with a few stern words on site. However, the leading officer stood firm, “Take them to the station.”
“What?” The manager was baffled, offering a nervous smile. “Surely that won’t be necessary. A warning should suffice.”
“Fighting is not a trivial matter.”
Previously, he might have let it slide, but he was up for a promotion and couldn’t afford any bad press. His gaze swept over the three women as he commanded, “Take them in.”
Camila and Erica exchanged looks.
“It’s okay. I’ll call my dad right away,” Erica reassured, patting Camila’s hand.
“I’m sorry. I’ve dragged you into this.“”
“Don’t be silly,”
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At this moment, Tabitha regained her composure, her of fear and anxiety. She quickly got up, grabbed the officer’s arm, and whispered, “Officer, my situation is a bit delicate. Can we just let this go? I will make it worth your while,” she stressed the word ‘worth’.
The officer scoffed.
“Why did you still fight in public then? Take her in, we’ll handle this by the law.”
“No… please!” Tabitha was truly scared now. Her
career was already on thin ice, and if this incident blew up, she would be finished.
“Can’t we just settle this?” Tabitha trembled, looking towards Camila.
This is a case of assault. You can talk about settlement at the station,” the officer turned away, giving no leeway.