Mrs. Alwin Ruiz was rather taken aback by Rachel Bailey's retort; she had assumed Rachel Bailey, knowing she was Hansen Ruiz's mother, would be respectful and even fawning towards her. She thought that even if Rachel didn't love Hansen, her own distinguished status would at least inspire fear. It never crossed her mind that Rachel would be unafraid and even dare to talk back.
"Heh, quite a sharp tongue," Mrs. Ruiz fumed inwardly. Accustomed to obedience at home, being contradicted by Rachel only made her dislike the girl more, as she felt Rachel was disrespectful. Outwardly, she maintained a gentle smile, as if to display great magnanimity.
"Rachel, please take a seat," Mrs. Ruiz said, continuing to apply her nail polish.
"Thank you." Rachel sat down gracefully opposite her.
After inviting Rachel to sit, Mrs. Ruiz stopped speaking to her and didn't even instruct Floyd Thomas to pour her a glass of water—completely ignoring her presence.
