Eugenie's eyes brushed over the crowd and halted at Edward Blewett. Whenever Edward started the games, he had complete control over everything and everyone involved in it. If he didn't have control, he and Catherine would destroy the evidence and kill the people.
Despite knowing the possibilities of the death and lies they were listening to, Eugenie and Zander weren't in a position to do anything to them.
However, time has changed. Eugenie started this game. Zander focused and analyzed each move Edward might make to save his son and the family's reputation. So the couple was prepared for it.
Thus when Edward had tried to provoke the families against the royal family for capturing their sons, Zander had sent those sons with his knights to meet their family. They reported everything to their family about whatever Marvin had done so far. Hence those families knew rather than causing commotions, they had to beg for mercy.
