"Cory, did you just call Xaviera a mistress? Do you dare to repeat that in front of me?"
Mrs. Russell was once the head of the Russell family. She had a natural aura of authority and pride. Even a simple question would make those around her break out in a cold sweat. Overwhelmed by her fierce presence, Cory could only bow his head and remain silent.
"What has Xaviera done wrong? Nina and Miss Drew made an engagement for their daughter; where would a mistress's granddaughter come into play?"
As soon as these words came out, it was like a thunderbolt exploding in everyone's ears. The mistress's granddaughter? Was Letitia Russell referring to Madam Hughes?
Cory's face turned ashen, and after a few seconds of silence, he gritted his teeth and spoke: "Letitia, watch your mouth!"
Right after he spoke, Xaviera sneered, folding her arms and looking at him with cold, disdainful eyes. "Is Sir Hughes feeling embarrassed and angry? Is what my grandmother said not the truth?"
