Chapter 56: The Real Victim
(Landon's POV)
In the entire New York elite circle, aside from his stern father, no one had ever dared to lay a finger on Landon Hayes. Now, having taken two solid slaps, Landon stood frozen in place, the burning sting on his cheeks stirring a complex mix of shock and rage within him.
He opened his mouth to question this crazy woman, but the sharp pain from his bitten tongue made him suck in a sharp breath. Seeing him in this disheveled state, Roxana laughed coldly, her laughter filled with pure contempt.
"That slap wasn't because you kissed me," she said coldly, her tone sharp and aggressive. "It was because you're a blind, arrogant bastard. Want to play hero? Learn to pick your friends first. Tristan is a r****t, and you're nothing but his cleanup crew
