Chapter 29: Kneeling In Public

For a brief moment, the room fell silent. Then, an uproar erupted, sweeping through the crowd like a tidal wave of shocked murmurs and heated discussions. Moments ago, everyone assumed Adonis was just posturing. After all, in their social circles, tough talk was common. As part of the high society, no one followed through because a physical altercation would be beneath them. Winning meant little, and losing was humiliating. So when Adonis made a move—right in front of everyone—it caught them...