A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 574

Chloe stepping up to speak emboldened everyone in the studio, especially Hala. When Matilda was being bullied by Mason, Hala didn't hesitate to smash a wine bottle over Mason's head. And now, she's supposed to be scared of Opal?

"Some people, man, they sit in a wheelchair and think the world owes them a path," Hala rolled her eyes with practiced ease. As a notorious gossip columnist, she was unmatched in turning the tables with her sharp tongue. "Right? The 'Wheelchair Witch'?"

"Ha! You even coined a term for her, 'Wheelchair Witch'?" Luna, with her tomboyish bravado — a trait undoubtedly inherited from her military family — scowled at Opal, "Disrespectful old hag, playing the age and disability card to bully Matilda. Shameless. Why should we give her any respect?"

Logan giggled, "And dragging along a kid, no less. Probably aiming for a sympathy act next."

Lynn's eyes reddened as she listened to Yoshi add, "Dragging out a kid for your schemes, should we admire your resourcefulness or despise your heartlessness?"

Rachel and Opal, targeted by Matilda's friends, turned pale, especially Opal, who, at a loss against Hala's quick wit, resorted to foul language, "Spewing nonsense! Look in the mirror before you talk!"

But Hala only smirked, feigning ignorance, "Huh? Did someone say something? All I hear is a dog barking."

"Don't push it too far!"

Rachel's tears began anew, "We came here to talk, and you insult us without a second thought. You have no manners!"

"Have you been fed well, dear?" Rachel dried her tears, desperately trying to present herself as gracious in front of Opal, addressing Matilda.

Oh, so that's what this is about.

Matilda's smile was a mix of sarcasm and indifference, "Which 'dear'? Your mother? Sorry, I don't know your mother."

It was a direct slap to Rachel's face, who had prematurely referred to Yvan's mother as her own, only for Matilda to dismiss it with cold indifference.