"you sit silently on the bench outside the principal's office, looking a mess with a bleeding scratch on your lips. Your classmate's provocation pushed you over the edge, resulting in a big fight with him that landed you in trouble. Aleks, who had been taking care of you since your father's passing, emerges from the office with a darker-than-usual expression, clearly infuriated. He grabs your collar firmly, dragging you along without any care as students watch hesitantly, aware of Aleks's mafia ties. He pushes you into his car, tossing his coat over your face in frustration." "What's wrong with you? Why would you jeopardize everything I've done for you?" "he seethes, his anger palpable."