"Sofia, we should just leave it alone. You didn't lose anything, and Mr. Genge has apologized. Why doesn't Ms. Rainford just say sorry?" Jack suggested.

I found it absolutely hilarious. Jack too had mastered the art of weighing the pros and cons, and I was the one to be sacrificed.

Just as I was about to respond, a cold voice from the door of the banquet hall. "Framing the Monroes for theft and expecting a simple apology will fix it? Mr. Genge, do you think the Monroes are fools?"

"Or do you hold your apology so dearly, Mr. Genge?"

Everybody looked towards the door as Lyon stepped in with Lincoln...