Sophia took a deep breath, her eyes tracing up William's back before settling on his profile, trying to catch any hint of emotion.

But William seemed to be just toying with everyone—never once mentioning Sophia, yet refusing to back down.

Mrs. Lewis held her daughter, looking to Beverly for help, only to receive an averted gaze.

"Mrs. Lewis, just apologize. Your daughter was clearly out of line."

"Yeah, some high-society daughter she is, ...