Soon, they returned to Garcia Manor.
Just after lunch, Sofia lounged in the living room watching TV, irritated by the noise outside.
"What's with the racket? Mr. Garcia is resting! If you disturb him, I'll have your hides!"
A group of men burst into the room, with a dozen bodyguards surrounding Sofia in an instant.
Seeing Elijah storm in, Sofia's confidence wavered. "Elijah, how dare you show up!"
"Take her! Give her ten lashes!" Elijah commanded coldly.
Two bodyguards grabbed Sofia's arms, while another stepped forward and delivered ten hard slaps across her face.
Each one echoed in the room, leaving her cheeks swollen and bleeding.
Derrick and Ethan rushed downstairs, drawn by her screams.
Ethan was furious and instantly strode over to protect Sofia.
"Elijah, no matter what, So
