Upon hearing Sophia's words, Iris felt even more displeased. She struggled to maintain her professionalism. Unfortunately, she had no choice.After taking a slow breath to steady herself, she asked politely, though her tone had grown noticeably tighter. "Then... what kind of tea do you drink, Miss Monroe?"Sophia leaned back gracefully before crossing one elegant leg over the other. She lifted her chin proudly."I only drink tea from The Jade Orchid Tea House." Her tone carried obvious arrogance as she continued. "It must also be brewed with natural spring water at exactly seventy-eight degrees. Anything hotter destroys the fragrance. Anything colder ruins the taste."For a full moment, the office became deathly quiet. Iris was completely speechless. Even Veyron had to suppress the urge to let out a cold snort. What kind of tea required this many conditions?After composing herself, Iris finally spoke. "I'm afraid we don't have that particular tea in the office."Sophia smiled faintly

"Miss Monroe," Iris spoke calmly despite the growing pressure weighing on her. "I agree that your endorsement fee can be increased."She paused before continuing. "But doubling it overnight is something Raven & Radiance simply can't accommodate."She met Sophia's gaze sincerely. "How about six million dollars?"Sophia slowly leaned back. Her eyes narrowed. For a long moment, she simply stared at Iris before asking in an unusually calm voice, "Miss Blackwell, do I look like a beggar to you?"Iris blinked. Her brows furrowed in confusion. "Miss Monroe, why would you ask something like that?""I asked you a question." Sophia's tone instantly turned cold. "Do I look like a beggar or not?""No." Iris shook her head without hesitation. "Of course not. Why would you—"BANG!Sophia slammed her palm onto the desk. The loud sound startled everyone in the office."If I don't look like a beggar, then why are you offering me six million dollars?" She laughed angrily. "Are you trying to dismiss me

The agent's lips curled into a proud smirk before she finally revealed the name. "His name is Rafe Lawson."Iris' expression changed instantly. Her beautiful eyes widened slightly as surprise flashed across her face."Rafe Lawson?" She stared at Sophia in disbelief. "Your man is the mysterious tycoon who rose to prominence in the entertainment industry?"Rafe Lawson.That name was practically synonymous with power within the entertainment world. Several years ago, he had mysteriously appeared in the industry with no known background, influential connections, or powerful family backing.He simply emerged from nowhere and invested enormous sums of money into several struggling entertainment companies. What happened next was almost unbelievable.Those companies, which had once been on the verge of collapse, rapidly turned profitable under his influence.Within a few years, Rafe's network had spread throughout almost every corner of the entertainment industry.Major production companies, t

"Sophia!" Rafe Lawson's sudden roar made the entire office tremble. He turned toward her with an expression of disbelief. "What did you just say?"Sophia froze. She had never seen Rafe look at her like this before."Honey..." She blinked innocently. "I only asked him to kneel and apologize. What's wrong with that?"Rafe's jaw tightened. He clenched his fists and took a slow breath, desperately trying to suppress the panic surging through him. Then he raised his hand and beckoned her closer."Come here."Sophia hesitated. Although she was confused by his strange behavior, she still stepped toward him. "Honey, what's wrong?""Come closer."She leaned toward him. And then—SMACK!A crisp slap exploded through the office. Sophia's head snapped violently to the side. Her entire body froze.The sting spreading across her cheek was intense, but it was nothing compared to the shock in her heart.Rafe... had just slapped her. The man she had always regarded as her protector had actually raised

The office fell into complete silence. It was so quiet that one could almost hear a pin drop.Iris watched the scene before her, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips. There was something strangely warm in her eyes as she looked at her husband.Veyron had always been calm. But whenever someone crossed a line with her, he became an entirely different person.Meanwhile, Sophia's expression twisted with disgust and humiliation. She stared at the tea stains covering the polished floor as though Veyron had just asked her to do something unimaginable."You want me to lick tea off this filthy floor..." Her face contorted. "...like a dog?"SMACK!Before Veyron could even respond, Rafe slapped her across the face again. His expression was furious."Even if the floor is dirty, Doctor Blackthorne told you to lick it!" He pointed toward the ground. "So get down on your knees and lick!""Wuwuwu!" Sophia immediately covered her swollen cheeks. "Rafael, please...""Please don't hit me aga