At that moment, upon hearing what Penelope just said, Cora's face transformed into this confident, almost defiant smile that seemed to light up her entire expression. She crossed her arms over her chest and tilted her head slightly, looking at Penelope like she was dealing with a particularly stubborn child.
"Do I look like somebody that is afraid to you?" Cora asked, her voice carrying this new strength that even surprised herself.
"Do I honestly look like somebody who is literally trembling in fear about what you think you can do to me or my life?" She let out a small laugh that was completely different from Penelope's mocking ones - this one was genuine and filled with newfound confidence.
"I am not afraid of you, Penelope, and I think it's about time you came down from whatever high horse you've been riding and literally faced the reality of this situation."
