Victoria scoffed, crossing her arms with a smug smirk. "What will you do? Do you even understand the power we are about to wield? The Smith family is aligning with us, and because of them, we have the attention of Warlord Jordan! Do you hear me? The WARLORD! Our family is rising, and you, beggars, are nothing but dust beneath our feet!"
Lance’s jaw tightened, a cold chuckle escaping his lips. His gaze locked onto Victoria’s with pure, unfiltered disdain. "What a joke." His voice was razor-sharp, cutting through the air like a blade. "Do you truly believe your family is saved? You were on the verge of bankruptcy. Do you think you will rise without the Warlord's help? Let’s see what he has to say when he arrives."
Victoria’s face twisted in fury. Her hands clenched into fists as she took a
