The venue instantly fell silent.
Onstage, Mia Grant looked toward the Grant Family.
For a moment, Mrs. Grant's expression was one of stunned disbelief. The next, her eyes met Mia's, and a flash of loathing flickered in their depths.
Mia Grant froze. Her feet shifted as she subconsciously recoiled.
Suddenly, a firm grip closed around her wrist.
Mia was rooted to the spot. She looked up at Felix Sinclair beside her.
The figure before her shifted, shielding her from that terrifying gaze.
Inexplicably, Mia's turbulent heart began to settle, as if she had found her own harbor and could safely anchor herself beside him.
Mrs. Grant was completely cornered. She couldn't possibly refute Mrs. Sinclair right now. With so many people watching, the Sinclair Family could afford to disregard their reputation, but the Grant Family could not.
Especially not over a trivial "fake" daughter. It would mean a complete, public falling-out with the Sinclair Family.
