Shattered Illusions

As soon as Lucius said that, Rosie widened her eyes in disbelief. She had never imagined that the man she idolized would speak so harshly to her.

She stammered, "You... Luc, this is the first time you've spoken to me like this. What kind of attitude is this? You've never been this harsh to me since we were kids, and now you're doing this because of a woman?

"Lucius, look at who you're talking to!