Aria really doubted if she was mentally and emotionally strong or weak by her own behavior getting affected by Ford's words.
Curtis never stopped Aria from standing for herself even if the opposition was older. Seeing her quite as a mouse in deep thought, he realized Aria was blaming herself for what was happening.
"Did your old age affect your brain? I understand you don't know what is going on in business? Don't you know why Aria left her own wedding? Keep your tongue in check before spouting." Curtis didn't give a face to Ford who was an in-law.
Ford frowned harder thinking Aria brainwashed everyone and Alan was suffering. Jeremy wanted to rebuff but Ford stopped him.
Later Ford skipped the topic about Aria and spoke about Orla but Curtis wasn't in a mood to listen to anything. He had thought he could have a good time with Aria but he didn't expect she could get hurt by the unnecessary visitors and ruin her mood.
