Chapter 44

Lilith squinted at me. She was clearly displeased. I glanced into the distance and said calmly, "If any prominent guest here ends up with a replaced dessert, won't they blame the Storm family for poor hospitality? "If we offend them and Mr. Storm gets angry, it won't be worth it." My words made Lilith tremble with anger. "How dare you talk to me like that!" I shook my head. "I'm just reminding you. It's up to you whether you want to listen." Her expression darkened as she glared at me and spat out, "Bastard, just you wait!" With that, she stormed off in a huff. It was already 6:30 pm. In another half an hour, I would be done here for good. Lilith could disappear for all I cared. At that moment, the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed. The spiral staircase was illuminated by a spotlight. Lilith, wearing a custom-made dress worth tens of thousands, descended the stairs gracefully while holding the hem of her gown. Her makeup was flawless, and her hair was styled elegantly. A