Chapter 57 Broken Allegiances

• Lady Gella's eyes widened, her shock quickly turning to something darker. She straightened, smoothing her dress with an air of forced composure. "The Thompsons... why are they here?" she muttered under her breath, her gaze flicking between Lucia and Alina.
• Alina, her face scrunched in confusion, crossed her arms. "What the hell are they doing here?" she asked, her tone sharp and edged with frustration.
• Is it about her scandal? No, this couldn't be the reason.