"You idiot!" Emmerich bellowed, his voice echoing through the room.
Rafaelo reached forward to calm down his father. "Dad, please listen to—"
Smack!
But he was cut short by a harsh slap on the cheek. Emmerich, fuming like a bull, glared at his son, making everyone gasp out loud. The force of the slap sent Rafaelo stumbling backward, his hand clutching his burning cheek while his mouth hung open in shock. His surprise quickly turned to anger as the room broke into stifled laughter, adding to his humiliation.
Rubina couldn't help but cling to Amerie's hand tightly in fear. She tried to look around where Rafaelo was, hoping he wouldn't spill out that it was her idea. Realizing it was all a trap, she gritted her teeth. Her attempts to separate Viktor and Rivana had only benefited her sister. Azrael's entry had brought nothing but luck into Rivana's life.
