Alonso roared in anger, using all his strength to deflect Fred's arm. Regaining his footing against the wall, he said, "Calm down. Is she really worth you coming at me like this? She's just a woman. You met her at a party, made a bet with me, won, pursued her, and married her six months later. Fred, how much did you even spend during that time? Not even half of what you'd casually drop as a breakup fee for one of your flings, am I right?"
"That's not the point." Fred clenched his fist and took a step back, trying hard to steady his raging emotions.
"Isn't it? I thought someone like you, someone who values efficiency and outcomes, would see this as the main point."
Alonso straightened his clothes and ran a hand through his hair before walking past Fred towards the liquor cabinet by the w
