Having no guts to counter her boss Aliza went outside the room with frightful steps. After he confirms the door locked, Charles tightened his lips staring down at Stella. "How could you bring down your heart to slap such an unsullied girl? Charles spat the words in disgust. Before Stella could appropriate the meaning of the words, her head pulled to a side followed by a sharp sting on her cheek. Stella went shock stilled with her eyes wide staring up at Charles's unexpected action. "Did you just beat me? How dare you raise your hand against a woman?" Stella yelled with tears welling her eyes.

Charles ignored the chitter-chatter...