**KIMBERLEY'S POINT OF VIEW**

The air in the room crackled with tension, a storm brewing under the surface as Donovan’s voice exploded like a thunderclap.

"What the hell... Did you just do to, Amica Mea?" His anger ignited instantly, and he shot up from his seat, his piercing gaze locking onto Samantha with a fierce intensity that could shatter glass.

Samantha, on the other hand, was far from intimidated. She crossed her arms defiantly, her lips curling into a taunting smirk.

“What do you mean, what did I just do? You know I can’t stand it when any woman gets too close to you..." Her voice dripped with venom. Then,...