Mrs. Valarie froze for a moment, her hand trembling as she lowered the phone. Every eye in the café was fixed on her.
“She said… she'll be here soon,” Mrs. Valarie stammered finally, her voice rising with excitement. “
Her lips curved into a smug smile as she turned to face Isabella. “You heard that? Enjoy your little drama while it lasts.”
Gabriel’s eyes narrowed, but before he could speak, Mrs. Valarie’s tone grew bolder. “You all better start begging before she arrives,” she said loudly, glancing around the café as if she had just won a battle. “You don't know who she is. If you did, you’d be on your knees already!”
Some of the employees began whispering, their courage returning now that they thought the powerful Miss Aria was on their side. A few of them nodded, casting mocking gl
