Chapter 4: The Man Who Thought He Was Untouchable
Chapter 4: The Man Who Thought He Was Untouchable
My attacker stood alone.
Everyone who had laughed beside him slowly moved away.
No one wanted to be associated with him anymore.
Minutes earlier...
They had toasted his success.
Now...
They wouldn't even meet his eyes.
He looked at me desperately.
"You don't understand."
"It was an accident."
"You provoked me."
I remained silent.
He stepped closer.
"I can compensate you."
"I'll write any check you want."
I almost smiled.
"You still think this is about money."
His shoulders collapsed.
"For people like you..."
I continued,
"Justice has always been something that happened to other people."
He whispered,
"Please."
That single word echoed through the ballroom.
The same man who had laughed while I bled...
Was now begging.
I leaned close enough for only him to hear.
"When you threw me against that wall..."
"You weren't just attacking a woman."
"You were attacking every person who has ever been told to stay quiet because someone powerful said so."
The federal marshal approached.
"Sir, you're under arrest."
The handcuffs closed around his wrists.
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This time...
No one applauded.
