"Is he gonna beat her?" Daniella's voice was laced with concern, as she turned to Maxwell.
They were both seated in the living room.
Maxwell spoke with the confidence of someone who had known Ray for a lifetime, as he reassured. "Ray would never hit a woman. He's not like that. Trust me."
Daniella's brows furrowed, for she remained unconvinced. "He didn't seem like it to me." She muttered. "The way he talked to her..."
Maxwell met her gaze with a steady calmness. "I've been Ray's best friend since childhood."
"Whatever." Daniella simply brushed off the conversation.
Meanwhile, Ray was taking off his wristwatch when Choice broke the iciness in the room. He hadn't said a word to her since she entered the room. He was busy undressing.
"Why are you not saying anything? I've been standi
