The woman, Sarah Collins, winced in pain as Celia tightly clasped her hand. "Let go of me!" Sarah demanded, her face contorted.

Celia's slender hand, which appeared delicate but containing an unexpected strength, held Sarah's firmly. Unfazed, Celia maintained a cold expression and spoke in a chilly tone. "I never hit women. So, you better stay away from me."

With those words, Celia released Sarah's hand.

Off-balance, Sarah stumbled back a few steps, almost losing her ...