Olivia Foster's words seemed complimentary when taken at face value. However, her resentful tone made it sound as though she was mocking everyone for their praise of Ruby Gregory.
The atmosphere in the room instantly became tense.
Ruby had always thought Olivia lacked intelligence, but she never expected her to be this dim-witted. With just one sentence, Olivia managed to make it seem like everyone was flattering Ruby.
Ruby glanced around the room, feeling a bit awkward.
Despite their underlying dissatisfaction, these people, who had weathered many storms, managed to maintain a faint smile on their faces.
Steve Burton, on the other hand, showed no expression and continued to leisurely eat his porridge, occasionally making a crisp sound with his spoon and bowl.
