Leif carried himself with an air of arrogance.
In his eyes, Bryson was nothing more than a useless freeloader, someone who couldn't possibly be connected to any so-called important figures.
"Do you like it?" he asked Audrey casually, as though no one else in the room mattered.
Audrey's expression darkened with displeasure. "Mr. Gray, this gift is too expensive. I can't accept it."
Leif chuckled lightly. "A diamond ring like this is only fitting for a beauty like you, Ms. Russell. In my opinion, you're more than worthy of it."
Audrey firmly declined. "No, thank you. My husband will buy it for me."
Faced with Audrey's resolute rejection, Leif didn't seem bothered in the slightest. He laughed and said, "Your husband? I bet he's just a freeloader!"
Leif's words immediately caused the en
