Hearing this, Jiho's expression darkened further, her eyes narrowing as a cold, unforgiving glare settled on her face. The tension in the courtyard thickened, and the air seemed to still as her anger became almost palpable.
"Mind your words, Your Highness," Jiho warned, her tone low and edged with an icy seriousness that left no room for doubt. The title "Your Highness" was delivered with a sting, a reminder of the boundaries he was crossing and the respect he had yet to earn.
The Su brothers, already on edge, were barely holding back their fury. Even the calmest among them now looked ready to act at the slightest provocation. Min-seo's knuckles were white as he gripped the chopsticks, his restraint hanging by a thread.
Jiho's words were a clear message: this was not his house, and she would not allow him to overstep any further.
