Chapter 1489

Liam's expression darkened, and cold fury was visible in his eyes as he asked, "What happened? Why did she hit you?"

Celena quickly tilted her head to one side, avoiding his gaze, then explained hastily as though she was trying to hide something from him, "No, nothing. It's nothing, Liam. We just got into a fight over the project, that's all…"

Her face was etched with fear and worry as she said this, for she knew full well what Liam would do if he found out what Cheryl had done.

Liam took in the panic on her face, then turned his gaze toward the bright red mark on her cheek in the shape of a palm. The stark contrast of the mark against her rosy skin made white-hot fury course through his veins.

Cheryl!

He had shown her mercy, but people like her did not deserve forgiveness!

Liam was so furious that even the air around him seemed charged with electricity.

"Liam, I'm fine. Please don't do anything rash…" Celena muttered, sensing his anger. She reached out to grab his arm, hopin