[Back in the Emmerich Mansion]
The servants immediately returned to their quarters as the butler hushed them away at their master's entry. The way Emmerich was fuming, many were sure his children had caused some trouble again and would be facing his wrath. It had always been the case, and unlike every time, luckily Rivana wasn't here to bear it on behalf of her siblings.
Emmerich dragged Rafaelo inside the hall. Amerie and Rubina hurried behind, both sour after losing to Rivana earlier.
"Dad! Please listen to me!" Rafaelo begged, grabbing onto Emmerich's hand like a lost puppy. He was almost ready to kneel in front of him, but just then his mother stepped in to help him out.
"Raise your hand again and I won't sit quietly." Gianna's voice boomed through the hall. She walked down the stairs, her glare fixed on Emmerich, who was this close to bashing his stupid son again.
