Chapter 104

Gautier had never thought that the other man would have the guts to hit him, let alone slap him that roughly. Right as he was about to enter an angry outburst, Emmanuel slapped him with the back of his hand again. Smack! It was only after Emmanuel delivered two slaps to Gautier did he dust his hands in satisfaction. Gautier felt deflated. He wanted to defend himself, but he could not, and somehow, his anger was shoved out of him. He fell silent, and he did not even wipe his blood away, letting...