Chapter 58
CELESTE
"The current version of my husband might be more patient and forgiving," I said quietly, "but if you push him too far, if you threaten his family or try to drag his children through a public scandal, you might find yourself dealing with the old Xenois. The one who doesn't believe in proportional responses to threats."
"You're threatening me," Sophia whispered.
"I'm explaining reality," I corrected.
"You're upset, and you have every right to be. But channeling that upset into threats against me or my family is only going to make your situation worse."
I paused, letting that sink in before delivering the final blow.
"If you genuinely believe you have a claim to make regarding paternity, then contact Xenois directly and handle it through proper legal channels. But d
