Felix felt truly guilty. He had meant to make amends for past wrongs but seemed to be worsening the situation instead.

"Uncle Warren, I—"

"Shut up. I don't want to hear your voice now or ever again. Is that clear?" With that, the Quinton family left.

Felix's anger began to rise. Ignoring the stares of others, he walked toward Joshua.

"Felix, what a show! If Mr. Rush hadn't been so kind, security would have thrown you out already. You're a disgrace!"

Smack!

Suddenly, Felix's hand struck Belle's face. Then, he turned to Joshua. "Come with me."

The only sound in the hall was Felix's footsteps. Everyone else stood frozen in shock. After all, Belle was Xena's assistant. She had just been slapped in front of everyone—that was outrageous!

"Felix!" Belle's enraged shout terrified the crowd, but Joshua held her back.

"Calm down. Look at Xena's expression—something's off. I'll deal with Felix."

Belle turned quickly, startled to see Xena's unusually cold gaze. She hurried over