I slowly ran my fingers through my tangled hair, trying to fix the mess Matilda had left behind. My scalp still stung from the force of her repeated slaps. I didn’t fight back. I didn’t even try.
“Miss Xheree, are you okay?” Viel’s driver asked, worry evident in his voice.
If he hadn’t stepped in, I might have gone home covered in bruises… or worse. But I couldn’t bring myself to fight her. In my heart, I believed she had every right. I entered Viel’s life without knowing the real score between him and his wife. And even if I had known… would it have changed anything?
I forced a smile and nodded. “Yes. I’m okay. Thank you.”
“Next time, Miss Xheree, you should fight back. Miss Matilda has no right to hurt you like that.”
I inhaled deeply, steadying myself. “I’m the mistress,” I said qu
