CHAPTER 2: THE ARRIVAL OF THE KING
CHAPTER 2: THE ARRIVAL OF THE KING
Valeria stepped closer again, her designer heels clicking sharply on the tile.
“You should learn your place.”
The kitchen felt suffocating now. Humiliating. Cruel. Then suddenly— The kitchen doors opened.
Every worker immediately straightened in panic. Mateo Castillo walked inside. Tall. Cold. Powerful. The billionaire CEO had clearly left the banquet hall mid-celebration. At first— He looked confused.
“What’s going on?”
Valeria instantly changed her expression. Soft smile. Fake innocence.
“She became emotional and aggressive.”
Several staff members lowered their heads nervously. Nobody spoke. Because they all knew the truth. But nobody wanted to lose their jobs.
Mateo slowly looked around the silent kitchen. Then his eyes landed on Sofia. And immediately— Something inside him shifted.
Because even through the chaos— She looked devastated. Not angry. Devastated. Mateo stepped closer carefully.
“Sofia…”
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His voice softened unexpectedly.
“What happened?”
