But Lily Brown paid him no heed, nor did she cease in her stride, choosing to leave alone instead.
The lone silhouette seemed somewhat heart-wrenching, but no one spoke on her behalf, perhaps due to her usual excessive acerbity.
Keira Leaf did not respond upon observing her receding figure. Lily Brown may never understand in this life that one ought to act according to circumstances, yet overt attempts to flatter or demean could backfire, considering that power or influence could not be solely measured by wealth.
As Lily Brown left without looking back, Martin Brown became somewhat frantic, beads of sweat dripping down his forehead. Hastily, he squeezed out a smile and slyly said to Keira Leaf, "Miss Leaf, this accursed creature truly lacks manners, daring to offend you. I hope you will generously overlook her rudeness."
Keira gave Mr. Brown a brief glance, having no good feelings directed towards him.
