Chapter 257

• The noise was not particularly loud, but it still managed to reach George's ears. George furrowed his brow. Observing this, Billy Tillman promptly nudged her with his elbow and whispered, "Quiet."
• Scarlett Zach retorted impatiently, "Why did you nudge me? I didn't say anything wrong. The moment she heard that the socialites were all attending the party, she became so anxious, as if she was worried that her actions would go unnoticed."
• Her words dripped with sarcasm.