Cole was finally enjoying a rare day off, absorbed in his video game, the world outside reduced to flickering colors and sound effects. The moment Maddy burst in, the atmosphere shifted.
Her questions came fast—too fast. About Elena. About referrals. About what she meant. About what she knew.
He barely had time to respond before the argument spiraled.
Within minutes, restraint gave way entirely.
A glass object shattered against the floor. A vas hit the wall. Cole’s controller flew across the room. Maddy’s handbag was flung in retaliation.
The household staff froze in place, unsure whether to intervene.
Moments later, the butlers appeared at the doorway, hesitating at the sight of the chaos unfolding inside.
What had begun as a conversation had already turned into a full-blown confro
