The Ultimate Power Play

A sense of satisfaction filled her.

Theodore was so furious that he struck Selena hard so hard that her lip split, a trickle of blood staining her chin.

Selena stood frozen for a moment, then suddenly erupted into wails.

"Oh, Theodore, how could you hit me? Where is your conscience? Everything I have done is for you!"

Tears streamed down her face as she clung to his arm, shaking him.

Sophia, watching from a distance, let out a low whistle. "Wow, she's quite the actress. But why hasn't your father stormed into the room yet? He is such a coward."

Elena had expected this.

"He won't go in," she whispered. "That is Patrick Langley in there. He wouldn't dare."

Sophia nodded in understanding. "Alright, I'll take off now."

Once Sophia was gone, Elena casually stepped forward, feigning surprise as she approached the scene.