Winston and Dotson hung their heads in silence.
"Not talking, huh? Is it because you're scared? But you weren't too scared to fight, were you? Keep quiet, and I might just cut your tongues out-solves the talking issue for good!" At this, Dotson reluctantly looked up and claimed, "He was the one who initiated the brawl! It wasn'twho egged him on!" Hannah then faced Winston and inquired, "What's your side of the story?" 's BunnyBookery Winston replied, “Alessandra attempted an apology to him, which he r ejected, throwing harsh words instead.
I lost my patience and struck him.
" Dotson spoke up.
"I'm not to blame! She soughtout at the training base for an apology.
Yet, in full view of everyone, she portrayed it as though I had harassed her! She broke into tears before even finishing her apology.
I hadn't said a word! And suddenly, I'm the one needing to justify myself!" Faustina, rolling her eyes, remarked, "All this fuss and wasting everyone's tat the training base over something so petty?" Dotson, clearly irritated, snapped back at Faustina, "Wasting time? Who asked you to show up and spectate our fight?" "It's not about me!" Faustina snapped, glaring at Dotson.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"It's about keeping sorder around here! How the heck did a newbie like you even make it past our organization's test and end up sticking around?" She took the opportunity to throw sshade at Hannah for her lax hiring practices, adding, "Whatever the reason, it's no excuse for brawling on the training base!" Hannah gave Winston a cool glance.
"This mess is on you, Winston.
People with no business here aren't allowed on the training base.
You kn ow that, right? Your sister set foot in here, breaking the rules.
And then you go and throw the first punch.
Smooth move.
"1 Winston lowered his gaze.
"Yeah, I screwed up.
Faustina couldn't hold back her frustration.
"Hannah, it's obvious you're playing favorites with the newbie.
Are you trying to shield him?" "Why are you so worked up? Are you worried about Winston getting punished?" Hannah shot back, eyeing Faustina.
"He's my responsibility.
How I handle him is none of your business.
" "You..." Faustina fumed, lost for words, her teeth clenched in frustration.
Alessandra wiped away her tears and marched over, tugging at Hannah's clothes.
"Miss Moore, this mess isn't my brother's doing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt's all on me.
Hannah remained composed, her expression cool.
m "I don't expect you to grasp the complexities of the situation. But your brother screwed up royally in front of everyone.
I can't just let it slide.
Then, she turned her gaze to m Winston, delivering everdict. "Starting today, all your tasks are suspended.
Someone else will handle your responsibilities from now on.
Winston was being demoted, big time, and removed from the main members Spearheading the crew.