"You've watched too many soap operas. Who do you think you're fooling with this act?" Viola sneered.
Lori froze, rage boiling inside her, but with so many people around, she had no choice but to swallow her anger.
Rosalyn, completely stunned, hadn't expected Viola to pull something like this right in front of her. Furious, she raised her hand to strike.
But before she could move, Bryce stepped in, grabbing her wrist.
"Mrs. Abbott, Viola is my valued client. Attacking her at the entrance of Crimson Tide Law Firm—do you mean to disrespect me as well?" Bryce's voice was cold, his gaze chilling enough to make anyone tremble.
Lori rushed to Rosalyn's side, alarmed. "Mom, are you alright?" she asked, then glared at Bryce with indignation. "Mr. Wagners, I know you hold a high position in the
