How would I be able to even lift my head in front of the Akuffo and the other Families present here in the future?

Gritting his teeth, Mr. Akuffo growled, "If you can't find your cat here, you must take responsibility for this and apologize to Jessica!"

Hilda met his gaze unflinchingly. "If my cat isn't found, I will kneel before her, if it's found here, she'll have to kneel before me. If my cat is fine, add a kowtow to me, and I'll let things slide. If my cat is injured, I will kill her."

"Outrageous!" Mr. Akuffo was so angry that he snorted before bursting out laughing.

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