I was socializing in a banquet hall when a glass of wine was suddenly poured over me.
Lila stood before me, looking obnoxious as she fixed a revolted gaze on me. “Why do you haunt me like a ghost, Holly? Today is my mother’s birthday–who allowed you to be here?
“How can someone of your social status deserve to be here? I bet you came here to try to latch onto someone rich. How disgusting! I don’t care how you sneaked in here, but you need to get the hell out now!”
Before I could say anything, an angry voice rang out to berate her, “I was the one who invited her here. Do you have anything to say about it?”
It was Wanda. She scowled at Lila, looking displeased. Is this how you’re supposed to treat a guest, Lila? Where are the manners I taught you? How can you be so rude? Apologize to Holly now!”
Lila looked aggrieved. “How can you side with an outsider, Mom? She’s just an orphan from a small town, but I’m the Lawson family’s heiress. So what if ve insulted her? No one would dare say anything even if I were to get physical with her!”
Wanda became even angrier at her words. “The Lawson family has always prided itself on treating others with politeness. Since you’re the family’s heiress, it’s all the more important for you to emulate that. Stop humiliating yourself, and don’t disappoint me. Apologize to Holly now!”
Lila glared daggers at me and bit her lip resentfully. She refused to apologize despite drawing blood from her lip.
At that moment, Blake returned after making a trip to the restroom.
