"I am not done talking," he intervened, taking a few steps towards me. I quickly stepped back and clenched my fists at the side of my leg.

I shouted, "Then, what?! Spill it!"

Valdim was trying to speak again when O raised his palm at him for the second time, signaling that he should stop. In the end, Valdim had no option but to take a few steps back, look down, and acknowledge that he could never be superior despite O's wishes. During the time I was waiting for his response, I stroked the side of my head. Moreover, I had already noted that there were only little sounds coming...