"Xavi, don't try to persuade me otherwise. I must teach this troublemaker a lesson today! The Quincey and Griffin families have always been known for our integrity and uprightness, but you, you indulge in frivolous pursuits and neglect your duties. It's bad enough that you frequent disreputable places, but to be caught by your own journalist and have it become public knowledge! You've completely disgraced the Quincey and Griffin families' names!"
Hector cursed, and another fierce lash of the military whip came down hard.
William was shivering in pain, but he still refused to back down. "Dad, are you a devil? The news had such a heavy mosaic, how could you be so sure it was me?"
"William, just say a little less!"
Thalia was so anxious that she stomped her feet.
What time is it already,
