Frowns crumpled the foreheads of all people present, Gracia included. She didn't notice it until Ryley said so, and the momentary confusion prevented her from seeing the blond's real intention.
"I know I don't have an expertise in this matter and you might consider my statement an overreach but... I feel like the rotten apple is an indirect insult to someone who does against the norm of the industry." Ryley claimed, locking Claire's serious look in the same way. "And I have no doubt that the main target here is actually Mrs. Morrison."
Low gasps followed right after, also an expected subtle shock from Gracia's part. Claire even slightly pulled back while covering her lips, brows extremely raised in disbelief.
"But the content of the articles—" Before Gracia could finish her rebuttal, Ryley had interrupted her first.
