The clatter of several small objects hitting the floor echoed throughout the relatively cramped office.
"How did this happen!? Did you know about this!?"
Liora flinched as Dawncrest's furious figure towered over her, his index finger pointed accusingly toward her face.
She frowned.
"I already told you. I knew nothing about Celeste Chronos and Elion's apparent relationship."
"Don't answer back to me, girl!" he hissed menacingly.
Liora's brows furrowed.
"But you asked me a question—"
Kwap!
Her response was cut short by the sharp crack of a slap.
"Shut up!"
Dawncrest's voice reverberated through the room.
"Just shut up!" He glared down at her. "Don't forget that I own you now!"
Liora slowly raised a hand to her stinging cheek.
Despite the burning sensation spreading across her skin, her expression remained eerily calm.
She didn't retaliate or let any resentment show on her face, but simply stared back at him.
