During dinner, her husband’s assistant sla:p:ped her in front of everyone… but no one imagined that a single sla:p in return would bring down her entire empire.

At the head of the table, Rodrigo went pale. Not because his assistant had humiliated his wife in front of important investors, but because Renata stood up.

“Renata,” he whispered. “Don’t.”

She looked at him.

“Don’t what?”

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Rodrigo had no answer.

Valeria laughed softly.

“See? You don’t even know when to stay quiet.”

Renata wore a simple black dress, pearls, and her hair pinned neatly back. She had never tried to compete with Valeria’s flashy style. That was why Rodrigo had mistaken her silence for weakness.

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Valeria expected tears.

Rodrigo expected Renata to swallow the insult, just like she had done many times before.

Instead, Renata took one step forward and slapped Valeria back.

The sound cracked through the room.

Valeria stumbled, pressing a hand to her face. Rodrigo shot to his feet.

“Are you insane?” he snapped.