Chapter 629
Author: Mel Hope
last update2026-06-24 23:41:48
The atmosphere remained tense.

Several guests had stopped walking altogether, curious to see how the confrontation would end.

Cynthia stood between Antonio and Phil, hoping to keep the situation from getting worse.

Antonio took a slow breath.

He had no intention of starting a fight.

He simply wanted to prevent Phil from getting any closer after seeing how furious he had become.

Antonio slowly raised one hand in a calming gesture.

"Phil," he said evenly, "there's no need for this."

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