His Public Declaration

The weight of their cruel words started to overwhelm Alessia, and tears welled up in her eyes. Sensing her distress, Alessia's bodyguard, who had been observing the scene from a distance, stepped forward, concern etched on his face.

"Ma'am, if you want, I can make them pay for laughing at you," he offered, his voice filled with a protective determination.

Alessia, fighting back her tears, shook he