68 The First Enemy 4 (1/2)

All of a sudden, the angry roar of Harry Silver rang all over the place, triumphing over the collective noises from the guests and the music being played by the invited pianist.

”Did you just threaten my daughter's life!?”

”You, demoness!”

”Who gave you the right and confidence to curse and threaten the heir of the Silvers!?”

The intensity of the emotions present in the angry voice attracted everyone's attention thus making them quiet. The guests also subconsciously turned to Harry's direction.

Actually, even before the raising of the voice of the middle-aged host, many eyes were already nailed there thanks to the scandalous words of Lara Abenson, the infamous daughter of the mayor.

That time, a beautiful girl in a white and black gem-studded dress was being scolded by the tigress daughter of the mayor's family. Hurtful and offensive words were coming out of the infamous socialite's mouth. But the real reason for their attention was the mention of Gio Albarez' names in the latter part of Lara's outburst.

Lara's bossy and unpleasant attitude was also known by everyone and although they would frown at it, they wouldn't interfere unless the person victimized was not someone without backing.

They were actually not even curious... at first. For them, Lara lashing out to a random beautiful girl was not a rare sight, especially if it's regarding Gio. It was not a secret how Lara was so infatuated with the business tycoon.

However, just right now, they were all surprised because Lara's declaration had just revealed that this beautiful and elegant looking unfamiliar girl was Gio's lover!

All of them momentarily doubted their own hearing, but after realizing that everyone seemed to have heard the same thing, they had no choice but renew the gaze they're giving to the girl.

Finally, with careful inspection, they realized that even though the beautiful 17-18 years old girl seemed startled, she didn't really even bat an eye to Lara's offensive words. People then wondered if this was the strong mentality that allowed her to gain Gio's fancy.

If they didn't hear incorrectly, it seemed her relationship with him was not that simple? Otherwise, why would a woman like Lara act like this?

Questions were still being formulated in their minds. But then, their focus immediately shifted after hearing that Harry Silver roared at Lara for calling his daughter a whore and threatening to kill her.

They must admit, Lara's words just now had been very below the belt.

But their focus was on something else again.

All of them were asking themselves again if they heard things right.

Did Harry Silver just call this unknown pretty lady his daughter?

Eh? Weird. Many of them had been in the circle for ages but it was their first time learning that the Silver couple had a daughter.

Was it for real?

This time, everyone seriously sized up Sofony, then their eyes went to Lara. The guests then looked at each other, each pair of eyes filled with curiosity and excitement on how things would develop. If this girl was really a Silver, yet she was scolded and shamed by the infamous daughter of the mayor, things would be fun to watch, no?

To the guests' entertainment, it didn't take long and the drama started to unfold.

It was because Gio and the 'parents' finally came to Sofony's side.

Lara was rooted on the spot, her few friends trying to tug her away. But like a tree with roots deep into the soil, she didn't move. She must admit, she was suddenly intimidated, especially when she realized that the person who shouted at her was someone even her father was reluctant to offend. However, when she saw Gio suddenly arriving at Sofony's side, she couldn't think straight, she didn't want to leave like that and just wanted to explain herself to him. She also wanted to direct the fault to Sofony.

”Mr. Albarez, I'm glad to see you again after our meeting yesterday. But this is definitely not what you're thinking. Hear me out, please.Let me exp---”

Before she could finish, the incredibly scary and cold stare she got from the man made her shut up. It was way colder than yesterday. At least yesterday, despite being shamed by Gio at the parking lot, it was still okay because all she saw from his eyes was annoyance.

But now, she clearly noticed something else. Anger. For that unknown and slutty girl, he stared at her like that. And not only that, she faintly sensed some killing intent from him!

”Mr. Albarez...” Lara stupidly called out.

”Ms. Abenson, I don't think I ever allowed you to call me that. I beg your pardon, but I don't talk to shameless, uneducated women like you who can't even control herself in a formal event like this. So will you stop pestering me? I'm a busy man, you see. I don't have time to waste on annoying girls like you. Being grossed out by you has never been and will never be on my schedule.”

Gio withdrew his gaze, his eyes that turned to meet Sofony's were asking if she was alright.

The two started exchanging whispers which appeared very loving to Lara's eyes. The woman somehow had another strong desire to shout at the girl, but because this showed in her face, the two angry parents immediately intercepted.

Mr. Silver, in particular, started interrogating the mayor's daughter about her previous words.

Even the seemingly kind Cindy couldn't help but input some stabbing remarks in the conversation.

”I never know the honorable mayor brought you up this way! You are such a disappointment!”