Chapter 2 - The Demand for an Apology
Alessandro stepped firmly between Vivian and Claire, his broad shoulders blocking Vivian’s aggressive advance.
His dark eyes hardened into ice as he glared down at the blonde woman in red. The elite guests in the background froze, watching the high-stakes confrontation in breathless silence.
Vivian recoiled under his piercing, cold gaze, taking an involuntary step back on her high heels.
"Apologize to Mrs. Bennett," Alessandro commanded, his deep voice smooth yet loaded with dangerous intent.
Vivian’s jaw dropped in utter disbelief. She gestured wildly toward Claire’s maid uniform. "She is only a housekeeper! You want me to apologize to a servant?!"
"She is a member of my household," Alessandro replied, taking a step closer, his presence utterly suffocating. "Apologize. Now."
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Vivian’s cheeks flushed with deep humiliation. Noticing the stern, judging looks from the surrounding billionaires and aristocrats, her arrogant posture crumbled into panic.
👉 Why was the most powerful CEO in the city defending a humble housemaid with such fiery intensity?
