The woman felt thoroughly embarrassed about the comment. She fanned her face with her fan she was holding as she tried to get a hold of her emotions. She still did not recognize this man. But with the ease he was moving, he must be someone important.
But that was not the reason for her coming forward to greet the couple. It was the girl. She was her daughter. The woman was sure of it. There could be no way that she did not recognize her own daughter.
"I am not here to make friends with the likes of you." she replied in a cold voice. She had shown courtesy. If the man did not take it, then it was his choice. She was not going to waste time on false appearances when she was not even sure if the man qualifies for it or not.
She turned to look at her daughter.
"Elara. We need to talk." it was not a request anymore but a cold command that must be followed at any cost.
