Chapter 72

Hera's words undeniably provoked Queenie. "Someone, get this wretch out of here," Queenie called for a maid while James quickly approached. "Mrs. Gaskell, please calm down. I'll handle this." James didn't want Hera to be kicked out of the Gaskell residence in front of so many elites as it would tarnish the Everett family's reputation. "You're too audacious, Hera! Who asked you to come?"James led Hera forcefully to the backyard. He knew Hera was a nuisance and never intended to bring her along. But she managed to come anyway. Without waiting for Hera's reply, he pointed to a path. "There's a back door here. Get out of here immediately!" With that, he turned on his heel and headed back to the banquet hall. Hera chuckled lightly, but her gaze remained cold. She hadn't done anything yet, and he was already furious? In fact, this wasn't the first time she had met Queenie. Back when she was with the Killians, she attended a family banquet where she had a run-in with Queenie. Queen