Chapter 459

I fixed her with a cold gaze and asked solemnly, "Why should I apologize for something I didn't do?" The once lively ballroom fell silent. People exchanged glances, but no one spoke up. Johnson's face grew stern, and his expression shifted as he turned to me. "Mr. Palmer, what are you implying? Are you suggesting that the injury on my forehead is my own doing?" "Who else could it possibly be if not you?" I gazed at him calmly, though a trace of impatience flickered in my expression. This farce had gone on long enough. I discreetly looked toward the balcony and gestured at a concealed camera in the corner. I said, "There's a surveillance camera over there. Its angle might not be perfect, but it should've caught what happened. If you doubt me, feel free to ask the staff to review the footage." With that, I stopped arguing and walked away. The crowd that had initially gathered around us parted willingly, letting me pass. … Sophia remained in place, observing Joshua slowly dist