Victoria’s breath hitched, completely stunned by the sharp, piercing counter-attack from her husband.
"Only a good and loyal wife deserves to direct her husband," Julian continued ruthlessly, intentionally emphasizing the word 'loyal' with a tone dripping with sarcasm.
"Meanwhile, a woman who doesn't know her place has no right to even utter my name."
Without giving Victoria a single chance to defend herself or fire back, Julian abruptly ended the call unilaterally.
He tossed his phone back onto the table indifferently, then turned his gaze toward Elena, who was staring at him with eyes wide with pure admiration.
She gasped, her hazel eyes staring at Julian in disbelief. She had never imagined that the man before her could act so ruthlessly and coldly toward the woman who held the st
