Hadley bowed her head, whispering, “I learned that Shayla is in the hospital and wished to visit her. Moreover, Miss Wilson is not someone you should provoke."

"She is merely Sean's girlfriend, not his wife. She's not powerful enough to pose a threat," Samira retorted sharply. "With the cooperation lost, what's our next step, Corrin?"

Their attempts to sway Norah had been in vain, igniting their frustration.