Mother Barker seemed to realize just how much trouble she had caused and immediately stepped forward, tightly gripping Alice Smith's hands: "Miss Sully, I failed to recognize your worth before. Please don't take offense. I apologize to you! I will take back what I said earlier! Please don't hold it against me!"
Meanwhile, Benjamin Barker also looked upset, not only because he considered the family's business might plummet again but also because of the ridicule directed at him by others due to his mother's earlier remarks.
Alice Smith looked at Mother Barker, who was tightly holding her hand, gently withdrew her hand, and said warmly: "Mrs. Barker, don't worry about it. Since it's all explained, it's fine."
Alice Smith's words were polite but left people unsure of her true intentions, leaving Mrs. Barker somewhat embarrassed for a moment.
Shane Winchester then spoke again: "Since the Madam has spoken, I will not hold it against the Barker Family this time."
