With the deal made, Leon turned to leave, but Isabella wasn't having it.
"Leon, I spent the whole afternoon on my knees because of this witch. You're just going to let it slide?" Isabella pouted, looking hurt. "She even kicked me just now!"
Leon suddenly remembered he was supposed to be sticking up for Isabella.
But now that he had struck a deal with Aurelia, making her kneel and apologize wasn't going to work. If he angered Aurelia, she might not help him with Jotherin, and he needed Jotherin to regain his place in the Chesterfield family.
After some thought, Leon cleared his throat. "You're right, Aurelia. You were too mean today. Beth's knees are all messed up because of you. You owe her an apology!"
Isabella's eyes widened in anger. "An apology? That's it? What happened to making
