Chapter 1027

Daniel Torres, in his 50s, was the actor Rebecca had hired to take on the part of her abusive, gambling-addicted father.
Her hair hung in messy strands, and her clothes were being yanked violently.
“Dad, please, let go of me! I just want to stay and finish my studies! I can’t let you ruin my life!” she pleaded, her voice trembling with desperation.
“Why would a woman need to be educated?” he barked. “The only thing you’re good for is getting married and having children.”
Rebecca’s face was a mask of fear. “Dad, what do you want from me? Are you going to set me up with more of your shady friends? Just like you, they’re all either gamblers or thugs. I don’t want anything to do with them!”
Daniel chuckled coldly. “There’s a man who’s willing to pay me 300 thousand bucks for you. That’s more money than most people see in a lifetime. You’d better hurry up and come home!
“After marriage, your job is to take care of your husband, have a couple of kids, and send money back to me regularly. That’s just how things go.
“Looks like I didn’t raise you for nothing. Once you’re out of my hands, I won’t have to worry about anything!”
Tears streamed down Rebecca’s face. “No, Dad! I won’t do it! I refuse to get married! Don’t you see I’m a person too? I’m your daughter, not your cash machine!”
“Shut up! Get over here right now, or I’ll make you regret it!” Daniel barked.
The students around them were livid. One by one, they stepped forward to block him. “Hey! Even if you’re her father, you can’t treat her like this! Step away now, or we’ll call the police!”
Daniel sneered confidently. “Call the police if you want. I’m Rebecca’s father. This is a family issue. The cops have no say in it!”
Olivia’s face flushed with anger. “How can you call yourself human? You’re nothing but a thug and a scoundrel!”
Daniel remained unfazed. “I brought Rebecca into this world. It’s her responsibility to take care of me!”
Rebecca appeared terrified on the outside, but inside, she was thrilled. Daniel’s act was flawless, and he could easily win an award for it.
Her gaze darted to Hailey, who stood silently with Olivia in the crowd.
Rebecca pinched herself hard, forcing the tears to stream down her cheeks. “Dad, please, let me go!”
Without warning, Daniel slapped her across the face. “Come home with me right now, or I’ll punish you until you wish you were dead!”
The slap landed with a heavy thud, making the crowd gasp in shock. Hailey stepped forward, her brow furrowed.
“That’s enough! The law applies here like it does everywhere else. Leave at once!”
Rebecca ran to Hailey’s side. “Hailey, I’m so scared… I really am! Please don’t let my dad drag me back. If I go with him, I’m as good as dead!”
She clung tightly to Hailey.
Hailey immediately pulled out her phone. “Rebecca, I’m calling the police right now!”
Rebecca froze. “What?”
“Rebecca, don’t you want the police involved? This man came all the way to campus just to cause troublend les hit you in public and even threatened your life.
“Don’t worry, the police will take care of him. I’also hire a lawyer and press charges. Once we have evidence of his gambling and, abusive behavior, he’s definitely going to prison!” Hailey vowed.
Rebecca panicked. Her only intention was to latch onto Hailey. She never thought Hailey would take it as far as calling the police.
This wasn’t part of her plan.
Daniel was just an actor she had hired. If he got arrested and exposed her, the consequences would be disastrous.
“No! Please, don’t take me in!” Daniel cried, fear etched across his face.
Hailey’s glare pierced through him. “This is a society governed by law. Scum like you will never be let off lightly. Just wait.”
Without wasting any time, she started calling the police.
Daniel cast a nervous glance at Rebecca. She quickly returned his gaze, signaling him to make a break for it.
Without hesitation, he sprinted away.
The other students taunted him, “Where do you think you’re going? Face the police if you’re brave enough!”