Hope Williams didn't want to argue with this irrational person over something so meaningless. She lowered her voice to a whisper that only the two of them could hear.
"Go on, make a scene, and see if you won't become the laughingstock tomorrow. See who in this circle will still respect you, and if the Lewis Family thanks to you will become everyone's gossip topic, Miss Lewis!"
Hope's gaze carried a hint of mockery.
"Also, do you think you can pressure the elderly Mrs. to give you the shares under these circumstances? Do you think that's possible? Don't you understand what should be discussed on what occasion?"
"Keep it up, and you'll gain nothing but ridicule. Consider it well."
Luna Williams looked at the calm and indifferent Hope, and then glanced at the people whispering and pointing around her.
After a long while, the anger churning in her eyes finally subsided a bit, and she took several deep breaths before striding away.
