These words shattered a woman's pride, and even Leila, sitting across from him, was surprised that the refined and gentle Julian would say such a thing.
Especially here, in front of so many people.
But looking at Vanessa, she seemed not to have heard, her eyes lowered, as if she were thinking about something else, her attention not on Julian, and even less on her own dignity.
It was precisely because of this that Julian seemed even angrier, his face growing increasingly cold. Seeing this, Adrian seized the opportunity to press on, "Vanessa, you weren't invited here to be a pretty face. Go pour Julian a glass of water. Don't act like a young lady again."
He spoke loudly.
Everyone around could hear.
This was tantamount to reminding others that even though she had returned to Julian's s
