Chapter 242 He Really Does Treat You Differently

Hailey's face went pale in an instant. Natalie's words had hit her right where it hurt most. She shot to her feet, ready to lash out, but Emily cut her a cold, warning glance. "Ms. Lunsford, making a scene in public is terribly tacky." Emily flicked her lighter again and again, her tone dripping with impatience. "If you don't want to enjoy the performance, you might as well leave. Don't ruin it for everyone else." With Emily's powerful family standing behind her, Hailey didn't dare push back, no matter how furious she was. She could only choke down the anger and sit back down, though she still refused to give up. "Natalie, don't get ahead of yourself. Even if Horatio is willing to back you for now, it doesn't change the fact that you're a criminal. The auction later will be full of top-tier pieces. You only got in here by riding someone else's coattails. I doubt you can even afford a single item." She deliberately emphasized the last sentence, her gaze sliding over Natalie's gown.