He was aware of how dangerous these things could be, but he had witnessed firsthand how unambitious she was. She was just a child in need of love and attention; she did not deserve the treatment she received three years ago.
What enraged everyone was the fact that, even though there was no evidence that Vanity was the imposter, Nolan was so bold as to have her killed even though he was aware that she was Chandler's wife. Wasn't this a declaration that he didn't consider the Wagner’s to be a threat? This was a slap in the face to their family name and heritage.
It was very frustrating and...