Once, she would have considered Adam Jones's opinions, but now, she could unleash the arrogance and despotic behavior innate to a wealthy heiress like herself, how wonderful.
Sophie Baker's face turned pale, with a red ring around her eyes. It was unclear if it was an act or if Elly Campbell had genuinely frightened her.
"Sister... Miss Campbell, I know it's all my fault. I didn't know Dad would bring me here tonight. If I had known, I really wouldn't have come to embarrass you."
Tears began to fall uncontrollably as she kept explaining.
"Dad just said he wanted to take me out to dinner. I really didn't know it was here. Please believe me; I never intended to embarrass you. I... "
"Enough, stop acting. It's just the two of us here; who are you performing for?!"
Elly Campbell interrupted impatiently. Sophie's acting was indeed convincing; any man would feel sympathy and pity for her.
Too bad she was a woman, and her gender did not allow her to indulge in such emotions.
