"What do you think you are doing at my company?"Selene hurriedly stepped in front of George, shielding him with her own body just like always as if he were the victim. Her furious gaze locked onto Xavier, while George seized the opportunity to hide behind her, his swollen cheeks making him appear especially pitiful."Are you hurt?" Selene's voice softened the instant she turned toward George.George forced a weak smile despite the burning pain on his face."I-I'm alright, Sister Selene." He lowered his head as though trying to avoid causing trouble. "Brother Xavier probably misunderstood me again. Please don't blame him."Kate clenched her fists.Even after witnessing George receive two slaps, he still hadn't forgotten to play the innocent victim.Selene gently touched the bright red handprints on George's face, her eyes filling with anger."He hit you like this, and you're still speaking up for him?"George sighed quietly. "I don't want the two of you to argue because of me."He pau

The company entrance gradually returned to its usual rhythm after Xavier's car disappeared into the traffic.The employees who had gathered to watch the confrontation quietly dispersed, though the occasional whisper still drifted through the lobby."Did Mr. Lancaster really slap Miss Selene?""I've worked here for five years. I never thought I'd live to see something like this.""Did you hear what he said? Mr. George tried to frame Miss Kate.""The surveillance cameras recorded everything. If Mr. Lancaster hadn't mentioned them, Mr. George would've gotten away with it.""I always thought Mr. Lancaster spoiled Miss Selene too much... but today he didn't back down at all.”"What man could tolerate his own wife constantly choosing another man over her husband? After all, he's only human.”"Something has definitely changed… That wasn't the Xavier Lancaster we all knew.""Whatever happened between them, Horizon Technologies isn't going to be peaceful anymore.”No one dared speak too loudly