Chapter 116 Unexpected Showdown

• The door swung open, and there he was. Tall and commanding, Michael strode into the room like he owned the place, not even bothering with an invitation. He had this air about him, like everyone else was beneath him, and we all had better do as he said.
• I wasn’t expecting him to show up so soon.
• Quickly, I stepped in front of my parents, shielding them as best as I could. I forced myself to meet Michael’s gaze, though it felt like his eyes could burn right through me. His face was unreadable, but I could sense the anger simmering just below the surface.