Chapter 936

Helen stepped forward, her expression stern. "We all share Cathayan heritage. How can anyone claim to be superior or inferior?" The women's faces darkened at once. The event was already tedious, and Helen's blunt comment quickly drew the attention of the other guests, intensifying the women's frustration. "Why should you be concerned with my words? I didn't single out anyone—what's with the arrogance?" "Exactly. You're just a troublemaker who thinks you can act recklessly here. This isn't the place for that kind of behavior!" "Clearly, you've had a lack of discipline and proper upbringing!" Helen quickly realized she was dealing with a classic case of the villain trying to play the victim. "If it weren't for your self-righteous attitude and blatant discrimination, would I even need to speak out?" As Helen's words sank in, the guests who had been on the fence now turned their disapproving gazes toward the middle-aged women. Most attendees at the gemstone auction party in Dardfor