Cecilia's expression was indifferent, a polite smile thinly veiling a profound, bone-deep alienation, making her seem icily aloof.
Meanwhile, Florence Warner and Mabel Keaton were absolutely furious when they saw her turn on her heel and leave.
Cecilia's attitude—the sheer audacity! She didn't regard them, her elders, as anything at all!
Ever since Mabel Keaton married Chairman Law, Frank Law, she'd always been respected as Mrs. Law—how could she possibly anticipate being treated so dismissively?
She nearly ground her silver teeth to dust, and instantly allied herself with Florence Warner.
"Florence, just look at your eldest daughter—what kind of attitude is that? She could make you sick with anger!"
Thankfully, her own son was wise enough not to choose that tomboy, but fell for gentle, docile Fiona Vaughn instead.
Florence Warner forced a sycophantic grin at Mabel Keaton.
