Chapter 17 Pretentious Woman

• Upon hearing Isabella's string of complaints, Alexander noticed that Christopher had stopped in his tracks. He looked like he had seen a ghost. Alexander immediately understood what was going on.
• Before Christopher could speak, Alexander intervened, “Chris, stay here and help me entertain the guests.”
• Alexander's tone was heavy. Although it was not quite a command, it instinctively drew attention away from the previous topic.