Chapter 166

• Frederick’s words, smooth as velvet and laced with just the right amount of charm, had a powerful effect on the crowd. I could see it in their eyes he had them. Compliments, no matter how flattery-laden, always seemed to ignite people’s sense of justice. It wasn’t just about right and wrong; it was about the power of a well-placed statement, the force of leadership when wielded correctly. And Frederick, with his impeccable timing and strategic brilliance, was leading the charge.
• The crowd shifted, their murmurs growing louder and more unified in their condemnation of the Warren family. They rallied around Frederick, their collective voice growing stronger with each passing moment. The chaos that had been swirling around the Warren family was slowly being redirected, their power starting to diminish.
• Evelyn , who had come here hoping to reclaim some kind of advantage, quickly realized that moral manipulation wouldn't work on me. I hadn’t even spoken a word, yet the focus had shifted entirely. She had hoped to drag me back into a battle of words, to challenge me, to force me into a position where I had to defend myself. But I had no intention of taking the bait.