Phoenix Mansion.
The sound of a slap shattered the stillness of the living room.
“How could you — just how could you do that to Celestine?” Esperanza's shrill voice echoed through the walls. With a panther-like gaze, she glared at her grandson.
Crimson stood there, unmoving. His left cheek was red from the blow, yet he barely felt the pain. He was more concerned that she might suddenly collapse onto the carpet because of her emotional state.
“You've caused an enormous scandal! People will be talking because of your actions, and the Phoenix family name will be under fire!”
Crimson could feel the intensity of her anger radiating from her, as though it had a physical presence. He knew he had committed a grave mistake—one that his grandmother deemed unforgivable. However, for him, he had
