Unintentional Offense


    Liora nced at me smilingly. “It’s a pleasure! I finally have the honor of meeting you, Ms. Chloe. I


    heard you’re virtuous and exemry. I have a lot to learn from you.”


    Although she sounded polite, her words had an underlying awkwardness. I was puzzled but knew she


    was


    far from friendly.


    “You’re too kind, Mrs. Liora. I’ll have to rely on your support in the future,” I replied cautiously. I didn’t


    need to offend her since it was her family’s event. It was wise to keep a low profile.


    Liora sneered, “Ms, Chloe, you’re being too modest. Who am I to support you? You’re a model for all of


    us. Please feel at ease here. Everyone is upright and respectable. You don’t have to worry about


    anyone


    harassing you.”


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    Immediately after, she turned and left arrogantly.


    I blushed when I noticed people looking at me. It was apparent Liora referred to the other night’s


    incident.


    Several of her female friends nced sidelong at me before following her.


    At some point, Lauren appeared beside me, sayingcked a good reason. Your incident provided him


    with


    an opportunity.”


    “I can’t believe this,” I muttered in disbelief, “Is that a thing?”


    Lauren raised an eyebrow. “Atticus is not an ordinary businessman. He can endure and keep his


    composure. Once he sees an opportunity, he can turn the situation to his advantage. As for you, be


    cautious when dealing with the Coles.


    “They all seem friendly on the surface, but…” Lauren pointed to her eyes, indicating there was more to


    the


    Coles then met the eye.


    I nodded. “So, I’ve be a pawn in Atticus’s game without even realizing it. He’s clever, but it’s not


    for


    my sake.”


    I chuckled and continued, “If that’s the case, that man is cunning and smooth. He did what would


    please Mr. Maddox, solved my issues, and fulfilled his agenda. Most importantly, he resolved his issues


    and


    gained the crowd’s respect. His one move aplished four things!


    “You’re sharp. So be careful with Liora in the future. This woman holds grudges,” Lauren warned.


    “I never expected my actions to offend that scheming woman,” I sighed, “Is anyone reasonable these


    days? They’re the ones who tried to molest me, but I became the target of resentment instead.”


    I couldn’t help but look at Liora again as she happily chatted with Ste. The two smiled like they were


    long–lost friends. I didn’t know why, but it gave me an inexplicable premonition.