Seeing what was happening, Bianca moved quickly to intervene, but Dave blocked her with a strong presence.

Dave's voice broke the tension, his tone magnetic yet cold. "Don't worry. Michael won't hurt her. Their relationship is more complex than it seems. Let them handle it. You shouldn't get involved."

Bianca looked in their direction, feeling uncomfortable. She sensed a deep connection between Michael and Sophia, but Michael's aggressive behavior worried her.

Yet, knowing Michael's high status in Blosa, she told herself he wouldn't do anything too extreme.

Bianca took a deep breath and turned to look at Dave, who was relaxed on the sofa like a lion in its domain...