The bodyguards, itching to intervene, found themselves halted by Winston’s firm stance, thwarted from encroaching upon Hannah’s space “Outrageous!”

The old man’s fist slammed the table, fury igniting his aged features.

He leveled an accusatory finger at Hannah, eyes aflame as he turned to Wallace.

“Haven’t you taught her any etiquette?”

Wallace remained seated on the distant sofa; muted.

Since Hannah’s arrival, he’d scarcely spared her a glance.

Instead, he opted to whisk out a cigar and wordlessly lit it.

Seated on the plush sofa, Hannah reclined leisurely, her gaze narrowed as she faced the accuser.

“I was raised in Cadilind.

Foreign etiquette isn’t familiar to me.

The old man scoffed, his ire mounting.

“Don’t you understand respect for your elders?”

Hannah’s smile was laced with defiance.

“Who are you to me? Your name’s Compton, mine’s Moore.

We hardly share a connection.

the old man

Amelie, Joselyn couldn’t

arrogance is boundless! You’ve brewed quite a storm, and now my uncles are gathered here to untangle the

you persist in your

with feigned

What mess? I’ve been busy negotiating for the

trouble could I

act!” Joselyn

“Jeffry’s base was obliterated.

know how much trouble it will bring to the Compton family? Multiple factions in Caditown are demanding

They want your head!”

finished, Amelie

understand

What’s done is done.

fingers won’t solve

your actions

undue strain on the

elders grew restless at

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Hand her over, and we absolve ourselves from this strife! Besides, the banquet hasn’t even started yet and she’s

her as kin! Her return has only

A truly oblivious woman!”

family observed in silence, their eyes trained

they contemplated surrendering

incite fear; instead, a subtle smirk graced her

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