The real culprit

"Do you want me to be satisfied?" Elliana asked, a subtle smile on her face.

"You really wanted to hit me that bad? Did you notice the crack in the ground?" Vincenzo asked.

"You bet," Elliana said, her expression unreadable, and Vincenzo used his vampire speed on her, slamming her on the wall with his hand wrapped around her neck while Elliana looked straight into his eyes, unbothered and fearless.

"Is this enough for your revenge?" Elliana asked.

The man kept gazing into her eyes for a few seconds before he sighed, putting her down, bringing out candy from his pocket that he placed in the middle of her hand.

Elliana looked at the candy in her hand with mixed emotions.

"So? Were you able to accomplish what you wanted?" Vincenzo asked and Elliana huffed, a troubled glint crossing her gaze.