The room turned into a battlefield of tension as Damien's second slap landed on Adrian's face. The sharp sound echoed through the massive living room, shattering the previous silence. Adrian stood frozen, his face burning red, caught between rage and disbelief. His pride as a Stratton, as a man who always believed he was above everyone else, crumbled before everyone's eyes."How dare you!" Adrian exploded, his voice filled with fury. He glared at Damien, his eyes blazing, his face as red as burning coal. "Who the hell do you think you are?!"Damien remained calm, focusing his thoughts. He tried reading Adrian’s mind—though his ability was still far from perfect and needed practice. But it was clear: Adrian wasn’t planning to fight Damien himself. He would use someone else’s hands. Damien smirked. There was nothing to worry about when it came to his annoying brother-in-law.Sure enough, Adrian spun around toward the door and barked out an