Serena's tone was calm and unhurried, in stark contrast to Grace's guilty demeanor.
Everyone instantly made their own judgments.
It seemed like Grace's attempt to scheme had backfired disastrously, and such a person didn't deserve any sympathy.
Quite the opposite, everyone now harbored an extreme aversion to her.
Events like the Ryan Family birthday banquet weren't just about celebrating Old Master Ryan's birthday.
For many, it was an opportunity to connect with business magnates, pitch investments, and discuss collaborations.
But Grace's disruption ruined the mood for any such discussions.
In that moment, those looking to use the banquet to secure funding couldn't help but wish they could toss Grace out.
They'd never encountered someone so shameless—causing trouble was bad enough, but then she had the audacity to frame Serena.
Because of Grace's insistence, the police had no choice but to bring professional equipment for on-site testing.