This must have been the first time Vanessa acted so hysterically in front of Carter.

She pulled frantically at me, who was being held tightly by Carter, and her voice was shrill, "Nicola! You're here to seduce Carter!"

Her voice was so unpleasant and annoying that I wanted to slap her directly.

But I couldn't do that. I wanted to get back at her the way she had done to me!

I pretended to frown like I was dizzy and leaned aggressively against Carter to explain, "No, Miss Field, you misunderstood."

"I didn't misunderstand! I saw it all with my own eyes! You're still leaning on him! You shameless bitch!"...