Eliana's eyes narrowed, her gaze icy as she regarded them.

What did they take her for? Had they forgotten the days they'd driven her from her home, the mistreatment she'd suffered? Did they think a mere smile and a cup of fine tea would easily appease her?

Or did they believe their seniority would simply overshadow her?

Not a chance.

She'd returned to see what new schemes this family might be plotting.

Feeling the tension, Randall interjected, "Let's not argue. ...