Chapter 39

"He is incredibly audacious! He actually slapped Henry!" "But now he's in serious trouble. Even with the Signatious Association backing him, he shouldn't have done that." "It's not just him. I'm worried this might implicate the Thompson family. Doesn't this directly challenge Joshua's dignity?" Doria, realizing the gravity of the situation, took a deep breath. Things were spiraling out of control, and immediate action was necessary. She exchanged a silent glance with Summer, signaling her to begin ushering the guests away. The situation had escalated beyond manageable proportions. A mere application of pressure would no longer suffice to resolve the matter. Andrew's slap had shattered Henry's dignity within Thenswy's elite circles, and Joshua's inevitable involvement loomed over them. Amidst the tension, Rudd remained calm. He neither cared about Joshua nor Henry; his main concern was why no one from the Hughes family had appeared yet. In the hushed aftermath, the once lively ha