The noise wasn't particularly loud, but in the hushed environment, it stood out like a gunshot.
Mabel Sean turned her cold gaze toward the source of the disturbance.
"Who does this woman think she is? How dare she criticize Miss Sean?"
"She must have a death wish! Does she understand Miss Sean's position? Who gave her the right to speak that way?"
"That's someone from the Lucas family, if I'm not mistaken—barely a second-tier clan."
"True ignorance breeds foolish courage."
Murmurs of agreement rippled through the crowd, their expressions hardening with disapproval.
Harvey Brown's complexion turned pale as ash. He looked like he wanted to slap Lyla Lucas senseless for her stupidity.
"What nonsense are you spewing!" Harvey hissed frantically, panic evident in his voice.
At that moment, Harvey felt like his life was crumbling around him.
He'd already managed to offend Mabel Sean, and now Lyla's loose tongue was pushing him straight over the cliff.
