Wallace was incredibly calm in the face of their hurtful comments.
“Come on, people. It’s just a seat. Taking it doesn’t mean my daughter is disrespecting the rules or has bad manners.
It’s been twenty years since the last time we’ve had this kind of gathering, so we should cut each other some slack, especially over such a minor mistake.
Besides, I know you’ve always wanted to take that seat but couldn’t because you uphold the rules like they’re a cult manifesto. My daughter just happens to be more unsuspecting and open-minded than most of us.”
Then, responding to their comments about his daughter, Wallace’s expression became grim. “I know she can be careless, but I don’t reprimand her over trivial matters.”
“Excuse me?” The head of the Austin family blurted out, clearly offended by Wallace’s words.
The rest of the Austins were outraged but couldn’t retort.
The Comptons had always been regarded as superior among the four prominent families.
While the other families were crumbling down, the Comptons retained their strength and influence. The Lyons managed to claim their prestige, but even their current strength fell short against that of the Comptons.
This was why the Austins could only suck their anger up.
“Don’t worry, Hannah. We won’t hold this against you,” Amelie butted in, sitting next to Wallace. “You’re not familiar with our ways yet, so it’s not surprising that you would act thoughtlessly.”
Her tone might be amicable, but her words were laced with disdain.
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As she spoke, she winked at Joselyn to signal something.
Getting Amelie’s message, Joselyn chimed in, “Aren’t we here for a casual dinner? Let’s not spoil the night, people. Hannah, dear, please take the seat next to Bryson for now. I know it’s confusing, but let’s just follow the rules and not ruin other people’s nights.”
Just like Amelie, Joselyn’s words were meant to humiliate Hannah.
Hannah had been silent the whole time, but now, she turned to Joselyn.
Meeting Joselyn’s gaze, Hannah retorted unflinchingly, “You’re right.
It’s just a casual dinner, so sitting here shouldn’t be a big deal, right?”
Joselyn’s expression shifted. “Hey, Hannah, you’re flipping the script!”
Ignoring Joselyn, Hannah turned to Raul. “Why is it wrong to sit here?”
“My dad’s a bit of a tough cookie. Sorry about that, Miss Moore!”
Bagot jumped in before his dad could butt in.
The Austins didn’t want to mess with Wallace, but they had no problem being jerks to Hannah. “Rules are rules! No exceptions!”
“Speaking of rules, what’s the deal with sitting in this spot?”