Isabel was stunned too. Her terrifying aura vanished instantly.
She had never expected Lennie to apologize to her so earnestly.
Lennie came to her senses as well. Her face flushed with rage as she pointed at Isabel. "What... What did you do to me?!"
Suddenly, there was a gentle applause from the doorway, and Chris' voice followed. "Didn't you just apologize to Isabel in front of so many people? Did Isabel force you even a little bit?"
The maids and Morley, who enjoyed the spectacle, were scared at the voice. They instinctively made way for Chris.
Isabel couldn't believe it, but when she looked up, she indeed saw Chris standing in the doorway.
Chris walked up to Isabel, took her hand, and shielded her behind him. His gaze was icy as he faced Lennie. "You never learn, do you? Must I re
