Chapter 52: A Strong Statement

Adonis didn't hold back just because the other party was a woman. With significant force, he slapped Laura, knocking her to the ground. Laura was in shock. The lesson from the afternoon was fresh in her mind, and she was wary of Adonis. But who would have thought he'd dare to slap her before the crowd?  This was the Halenkamp residence, with Helen and Brandon right behind her. What power did Adonis have? Even though Brielle had explicitly stated she wouldn't get involved, he still dared to...