It infuriated Scarlett's beyond measure.
"Apologize!" Christopher's tone grew firmer.
Under Christopher's imposing presence, Scarlett reluctantly stepped forward, her voice flat as she said, "I apologize for the misunderstanding, Mr. Stone."
Her attitude was anything but sincere.
"Mr. Stone, you see, Scarlett has apologized. As an elder, please don't hold onto this matter with a younger person," Christopher calmly suggested.
The casual demeanor of the Patel family didn't sit well with Mr. Stone.
However, the Patels were no ordinary family; they held substantial influence. Besides, there were potential future dealings between them. He had no choice but to swallow his pride.
"Hmph, young ones nowadays should be careful about their words," Mr. Stone retorted with a cold snort, begrudgi
