Chapter 358 Injustice

Alexander's fist connected with Adrian's cheek, a dull thud reverberating through the restaurant as Adrian stumbled back, clutching his face in shock. Claire’s eyes went wide, completely taken aback by the sudden violence. This wasn’t supposed to happen. Not like this. “Alexander!” she yelled, moving quickly to stand between him and Adrian. She shoved Alexander away from Adrian with both hands, her heart racing. "What the hell is wrong with you?" Adrian, still rubbing his cheek, glared at Alexander, his jaw clenched in pain. “You’re out of your mind,” he muttered. Claire wasn’t about to let this escalate. She turned on Alexander, her voice low but fierce, trying to keep the growing audience of onlookers from hearing. “You’re drunk. You’re causing a scene. Everyone’s staring,” she hissed, pointing a finger at him like she was scolding a child. “I told you to stop this, Alexander. You have no right to decide who I see.” Alexander’s face flushed with anger, but Claire didn’t give him