The punch knocked Ethan hard against the counter, causing a sharp pain to lance through his back.
For a moment his vision blurred, his ears roaring as he tried to follow people's surprised gazes to Adrian, who stood calmly as if he was not the one who just delivered the blinding blow.
“That is no way to speak to a lady.” Adrian declared, expressionless.
In that instance, Rosa's respect increased for the man even as the cashier chirped.
“Manager, can you see that? How dare he lay his hands on Mister Sterling? We need to punish him so he does not ruin our centre.”
“I think you are the one who needs punishment. I have a mind to fire you on the spot.” Rosa said, to the shock of everyone.
“Wha…? I mean…”
And Rosa still intended to. As soon as she found a substitute, the cashier was gone.
