Jasper was in disbelief. He pointed at Nora with exasperation and asked,
"You...you were lying all along?"
The businessmen who had once stood by Nora, who had showered her with gifts and flattery, were now filled with regret.
Their expressions darkened as they realized the truth—they had been deceived.
One of them, an older man with graying hair, stepped forward hesitantly.
"Miss Dawn… I— I apologize for my earlier behavior. I was blind. Please, allow me to make amends."
Another man, the one with the round belly, rubbed his hands nervously.
"Yes, Miss Dawn! It was all a misunderstanding! If I had known, I would have never—"
Before he could finish, another businessman stepped forward, bowing slightly.
"Miss Dawn, we deeply regret doubting you. Please, don't hold this against us."
One by one, they all tried to gain Aurora's favor, their voices overlapping as they scrambled to fix their mistake.