Leo looked at Claudia without speaking, a trace of mockery flashed across his face.
"Claudia, don't misunderstand..." Susan spoke up, looking as if she couldn't bear to see Leo troubled.
Before she could finish, Leo reached out to put his arm around Susan's shoulder, giving her a reassuring pat, then stepped forward and spoke in an indifferent tone.
"Howard, Evelyn." The coldness in his voice was palpable, the lack of respect evident, each word a sharp edge to Howard and Evelyn’s ears.
Evelyn's expression changed, and Howard clenched his fist.
Claudia gave Leo a mocking look, then turned to Susan behind him. "Darling, you came here to pick me up, not for another woman, right?"
The property staff standing next to them were caught in an awkward limbo, unsure whether to stay or flee, th
