Ben was provoked by Sandra's question.

His face turned livid in an instant.

If he hadn't been stopped, he might have slapped Sandra directly.

Emily spoke up.

"Sandra, apologize to Mr. Harrison."

Sandra sneered, "Why?

"Did I do something wrong?"

A hint of coldness flashed across Ben's face, and he sounded furious.

"I couldn't see any elements of traditional culture in these patterns."

He seemed to think that as someone "respected and ...