A Storm Before the Clinic
Zyan Ashbourne's expression immediately darkened.
The confidence that had been resting on his face disappeared in an instant, replaced by an icy glare. His brows drew together, and the air around him seemed to grow heavier as irritation settled into his heart.
"This small Ravenswood household dares to disrespect the De Dominicis household?"
His voice became noticeably colder, each word carrying a sharp edge.
"A mere family of doctors."
"If they were in Silverhaven City, they wouldn't even have the right to refuse!"
His tone was filled with absolute certainty, as though everything should naturally bend to the Ashbourne family's will.
Across from him, Bianca De Dominicis merely smiled.
Her beautiful crimson eyes showed not the slightest ripple of concern. Instead, there was a trace of amusement hidden beneath her calm expression, as though she had just heard something laughably naïve.
She couldn't even be bothered to argue.
