In fact, it seemed like Stanley Batton genuinely adored Sophie Kenwick.

They were all doomed.

A few of the sales assistants stumbled their way over to them, bowing and apologizing, even the staff member who had first belittled Sophie.

She didn't seem as arrogant as she was before. She was acting all humbled now.

Sophie couldn't resist rolling her eyes at these people, albeit impressed by how quickly their attitude changed.

"Mr. Batton, I'm sorry. We were blind not to see it."

"Yes, we were wrong. I hope you and this pretty girl over here won't hold a grudge against us."

"Oh my god, it's all just a misunderstanding. I'm sorry, Mr. Batton. I'm sorry to your sister, too." Everyone had started speaking all at once.

Soon, the wealthy women surrounded Stanley and Sophie, bowing and apologizing humbly. Some even went down on their knees and pressed their palms together, seemingly genuine.

"Mr. Batton, Miss... we are truly sorry. Please don't hold it against us."

"Just think of us as ignorant fools."

"Yes, please forgive us."

on their knees and started slapping themselves to show how sorry they

The tides had turned.

not something that we can pardon with just an apology," Stanley scoffed.

he glanced at

who came with him

river. They are not allowed to come out

out there. The people would surely die

city's whole

main river for three

or fall gravely

least.

Everyone was shocked.

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they could speak, Stanley turned to address the sales assistants. "From now on, you are no longer our

gaze at his sister.

Sophie nodded, feeling satisfied

help these people after what they had done to

refused to take it. Nothing like this would have happened if they hadn't asked

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