Lily flashed a bright smile, but the underlying threat in her words was unmistakable.
As soon as she spoke, not only did Alice's face darken, but even Isabella's expression turned unpleasant.
It was true—when it came to background, the Steele Family behind Lily far outmatched all of theirs combined. Even if she was just an adopted daughter, she was still far beyond Alice, who came from a lower-tier wealthy family.
The air around them grew tense, a heavy silence settling in. Everyone except for Lily looked grim.
Yet, Lily's smile remained sweet, almost innocent.
Isabella clenched her fists.
'This girl is way too sharp-tongued,' she thought bitterly.
She quickly adjusted her expression and stepped in to smooth things over. "Alice probably isn't in the best mood today. Lils, don't take
