Military supplies for the air force were managed by Lucas Walker. If they offended him, their company would lose at least 40% of its revenue, a lethal blow for any business.
Mary, who had just been slapped by her father, watched as the powder on her face instantly turned flaming red.
Her father, who had always doted on her, had lost his temper so outrageously. She also realized the severity of the situation and stuttered, "My Lord, Miss Ivana... I... I apologize... Earlier... Earlier I made a mistake, it was not... not Miss Ivana, I misunderstood!"
At this, other girls from the same faction, prompted by their guardians, also apologized to Lucas Walker and Ivana Bennett.
Though, two or three of them were on Duke Charli's side.
Yet at this time, blatantly establishing an enemy in Lucas Walker was clearly unwise.
These fellows, all sly foxes, would not dare to offend Lucas Walker outright before the King had unequivocally declared an heir.
