Ivy stood as she rubbed her hand around her neck feeling pain from where he had choked her, her gaze locked on Jerome, his silhouette imposing against the flickering torchlight.
How dare he do that? And in front of measly people as well. All because of stupid Aurora.
She looked at the guards who seemed to be minding their business.
His voice, low and menacing, cut through the tense silence.
"Stay out of my business, Ivy," Jerome growled, his words echoing off the stone walls.
He gestured impatiently to his guards, who stood like stones beside him.
Ivy's heart pounded in her chest as she struggled to maintain her composure.
She knew better than to challenge Jerome, especially when he was in this mood. His dark eyes bore into hers, a mix of warning and disdain.
"Jerome, I was j
