Chapter 58

Caleb doted excessively on Erica.

"I'm sorry, Miss Mathis. I didn't mean to. I..."

"Enough!"

Erica frowned, turning her attention to Juan. "It's you, Juan. You better keep your mistress in check. How dare a poor student who latched onto a wealthy man be so insolent in front of me?"

Being labeled a mistress, Shelia couldn't hold back her anger. But before she could retort, Juan intervened with a grim expression.

Shelia was frightened by his demeanor, not daring to utter another word.

"It's a misunderstanding. Let me cover the expenses of your meal. Please don't take offense."

"No need! The Mathis family is rich enough."

Erica bluntly rejected his offer. "I'll remember this. Show them out!"

Several bodyguards then escorted Juan and Shelia out of the room.

Juan could easily handle these people if he chose to fight. He didn't because he was in the wrong.

Once outside, Juan looked sullen.

"Juan, I really didn't..." Shelia started.

"Alright, let's not talk about it again," Juan