CHAPTER 1: THE SLAP BEHIND THE GLASS
CHAPTER 1: THE SLAP BEHIND THE GLASS
The luxury banquet hall glowed beneath towering crystal chandeliers. Purple and gold lights shimmered across polished marble floors while wealthy guests laughed beside champagne fountains and live violin music. Outside the ballroom— Everything looked perfect. But hidden behind the elegant walls— Someone’s entire life was collapsing.
Inside the industrial kitchen, chefs moved nervously between boiling pans and silver counters while waiters rushed plates toward the banquet hall. And standing in the center of the chaos— Was Valeria Romano. Beautiful black dress. Diamond earrings. Cruel satisfaction burning in her eyes.
Across from her stood Sofia. The head chef. White uniform stained from hours of work. Hair tied tightly back. Exhaustion written across her face.
Valeria slowly looked around the kitchen staff with amusement. Then suddenly— SLAP.
The sound exploded through the industrial kitchen. Everyone froze instantly. Sofia staggered sideways into the steel counter while a red mark burned across her cheek. Several kitchen workers gasped softly. But nobody dared move.
Because Valeria was engaged to Mateo Castillo— The billionaire CEO hosting the luxury banquet. And everyone feared her. Valeria crossed her arms proudly.
“You belong in this kitchen.”
Her voice dripped with contempt.
May you like
“Beside dirty dishes and grease.”
Soft laughter escaped from one of her wealthy friends standing near the doorway. Sofia lowered her eyes silently. Fresh tears filled them immediately. But she refused to cry in front of everyone.
