Mason's face was flushed with humiliation. Still on the floor, he fired back.

“ Your woman? She's a whore! A shameless slut that fucks everyone around as long as they have money.”

Eloise's jaw ticked, her fist clenched at the insult, and she wanted to defend herself but paused.

Something was off.

Mason is a douchebag, but he wouldn't snap like this for no reason.

Her brow furrowed in confusion. But she would think of that later, for now she had to defend herself. But before she spoke, Antonio stepped between them, his face calm, his demeanor composed.

He tucked his hands into his pocket so calmly like he hadn't...