I’M REDUNDANT HERE

Chun's expression remained composed, but there was a flicker of something in her eyes—perhaps defiance or pride? No, it was unmistakably maliciousness. "I apologize for any inconvenience caused. I was only following instructions to ensure everything was perfect for tonight's event," she responded, her tone measured and steady.

Chun’s face flushed slightly, a rosy hue spreading across her cheeks; she was uneasy, yet she maintained her composure. "I'm sorry, Brother Kendrick. Maybe I should leave. I don't want your wife and friends to misunderstand me," she said, her tone laced with an aggrieved innocence that seemed to drip with hidden motives.