***Sofia*** My mother has been sobbing non stop since last night when Mateo defeated Julian. She begged and pleaded with me to give him up all throughout dinner and then breakfast this morning. We now find ourselves gathered in the boardroom, my mother arguing with my father about the results of the challenge. Julian and his father were surprisingly quiet during this entire ordeal. In fact, Julian hasn't said a word since he lost. It was rather refreshing seeing him so silent, no cruel joke, no wicked smile, no possessive demands. Just silence. I loved it. "Juan, I don't think you understand the severity of this situation," my mother begs. "If Mateo and Sofia mate, Goddess knows what kind of chaos will ensue!" More chaos will ensue if you keep insisting we marry that asshole! Solana h