At Celine's Mansion, moments after Devano left without Calvin

Celine stood in the center of the large living room, her eyes burning with anger. Devano had just entered the house with a worried expression, and Celine immediately approached, her arms folded across her chest.

"Why didn't you bring Calvin?" asked Celine, her voice flat yet full of pressure.

Devano looked uncomfortable, he looked down for a moment before answering. "Sorry, Celine. Calvin refused to go home. I tried to persuade him, but... he didn't want to come."

"Doesn't want to come? Do you think I'm going to let that happen? You should have been more assertive!" snapped Celine, her tone...