At that moment before Abigail could respond, Victoria sharply turned toward James with a scoff, her eyes narrowing. She was clearly offended by the audacity in his words.
"What exactly are you trying to imply?" Victoria said with a mocking tone. "That you think we're trying to trick you? That you think Abigail is someone who throws fake deals around just for fun?"
Immediately James opened his mouth to speak, but Victoria didn't give him the chance.
"No, let me educate you real quick," she snapped, stepping forward with one heel clicking louder than the other on the floor. "Do you even know who you're talking to? Do you even have a clue whose offer you just called into question?"
However Abigail watched silently, her expression unreadable. But Victoria wasn't done.
She raised her chin proudly, her voice dripping with confidence and challenge. "I'm Victoria Jackson," she said firmly. "Of the Jackson family."
