Suddenly, Sera's mother slapped Sera's cheek, obviously shocking Angeline and Alex.

"MOM!" Sera shouted angrily.

"Did my slap hurt?" her mother said cruelly. Sera couldn't answer; she could only hold back her tears. It seemed that this was not the first time Sera had received such harsh treatment.

"You should go to the airport right now. When will you stop doing such stupid things? Have you forgotten how hard it is to be a model?" her mother scolded loudly, catching the attention of everyone there, including Angeline and Alex.

Sera couldn't answer; she was too embarrassed, knowing that Angeline and Alex had seen her from a distance. She left immediately,...