"Oh, did Finnian forget to tell you about that? I''m so sorry-I didn''t even think of it." She put on an exaggerated look of realization, feigning innocence.


    Her little act might havee off as insincere, but thanks to her striking looks, it only made her seem yful rather than annoying. Still, Liliana''s expression soured.


    Just as Liliana opened her mouth to speak, Amara cut in smoothly. "Since Finnian didn''t mention it, let me clear things up myself. The reason I''m often at the Everly estate is simply because Mr. Kevin Everly frequently invites me."


    "My marriage with Finnian may have been rocky for those three years, but I''ve always been close with his grandfather. He didn''t just treat me as a granddaughter-inw, but as a granddaughter-period."


    "Even after Finnian and I split, Grandpa and I stayed close. Every time I visit the Everly estate, it''s just to keep himpany. Maybe you didn''t know that before, but you''d better remember it from now on."


    The onlookers finally understood-so that was why Amara kept visiting the Everly estate. It was Mr. Everly himself who liked her and kept asking her over.


    Honestly, it made perfect sense. Finnian was always busy, rarely had time to go back and spend time with his grandfather. During their marriage, Amara had probably stepped in for him, fulfilling those family duties.


    And Amara had always been known for her kindness and good character. It was only natural that she and Mr. Kevin Everly would get along. Even after the divorce, their close bond wasn''t surprising at all.


    There was nothing wrong with Amara visiting the Everly estate. The real problem was Emma''s insults and Liliana''s attempts to smooth things over.


    Suddenly, the crowd''s nces toward Liliana and Emma turned skeptical and judgmental.


    Emma hadn''t expected Amara to be so quick-witted and sharp-tongued. Fury shed in her eyes, dark and cold-she was about to explode.<fn7e66> Th? link to the orig?n of this information r?sts ?n </fn7e66>


    But Amara saw iting and spoke first. "Mrs. Emma Everly, if you really don''t want me at the estate, take it up with Mr. Kevin Everly. Don''te yelling at me."


    "Sure, you''re thedy of the Everly family, but the owner of the estate is Mr. Kevin Everly himself. Everyone else in the family needs his approval to visit and that includes you if you have a problem with me being there, talk to him-you don''t have the right to ban me yourself."


    These days, grown children have their own homes; their parents'' house is just that-the parents house. Emma had no authority to keep Amara away on Mr. Everly''s behalf. Content Belongs to


    Around them, the staff dropped their gazes and started whispering among


    themselves, nodding in agreement with Amara''s words.


    Even though their voices were quiet, a few sharpments drifted over to Emma, making her face go stony, on the verge of another outburst.


    Liliana silently cursed herself for how badly this had gone. They never should''ve tried to confront Amara in public but who could have guessed Amara would prove such a formidable opponent?


    She tugged at Emma''s arm and whispered, "Let''s just go, Mrs. Everly. No point


    wasting time with these people they don''t know right from wrong."


    Emma closed her eyes, swallowing her anger, and left with Liliana in tow.


    Back in the green room, Amara''s phone started pinging—WhatsApp messages flooding in from the staff group chat.


    "Ama, what happened just now? Who was that witch who came to yell at you?"


    "Ama, you really put them in their ce! That was epic-they had nothing to say after you were done!"