Chapter 1007

In truth, Ziva's power of words wasn't about creating emotions out of thin air. It was more akin to a potent form of hypnosis guiding and amplifying feelings buried within people's hearts. For example, most guests knew that Shannon wasn't to blame for the carousel incident, but they couldn't deny that they were here for her birthday party. They all had high social standings, and experiencing such an event was unsettling. Though they expressed understanding, a faint trace of irritation lingered deep within them. That was the subtle emotion Ziva exploited, and the same principle applied to Caleb who'd been influenced. Even if the guests didn't voice their dissatisfaction, Adam understood that the birthday party was effectively ruined. He didn't care about what the guests thought, but he was furious that Shannon's first birthday party after her return to the Jensens ended in such a mess. There was little point in salvaging the situation and getting the guests to stay. He was about t