Sylvester gave him a huge slap across his cheek. Sylvester’s eyes blazed with fury. “How dare you question me?” he thundered. The hall shook with the force of his rage. “I know exactly what I’m doing.” Sir Sylvester’s sneer deepened. He then shoved Selene aside viciously. Selene staggered but did not fall. He then came face-to-face with Lance. The hall fell deathly silent. Sylvester’s eyes gleamed with cruel amusement. “So this is the man you’re protecting?” he scoffed, glancing at Selene. He let out a low chuckle. “What is it, Selene?” he taunted. “You are rejecting me for this wretched fool?” Lance’s fists clenched at his sides and Sylvester grinned. “Let me show you what true humiliation looks like,” he murmured. He then smirked widely as he turned to Lance. “Kneel a

