A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 530

Mrs. Walters found herself completely trapped.

She wasn't stupid; she could clearly hear Carmela's seething hatred for Elissa.

But Elissa wasn't someone she could afford to cross either. More importantly, Elissa's connection to the Murphy family was undeniable.

Saying the wrong thing now could lead to catastrophic consequences later.

Thankfully, just as she was frantically trying to think of a diplomatic response that wouldn't offend either side, a sharp, imposing voice rang out from the entryway. The tone was laced with dark amusement, yet it felt bone-chillingly cold.

"If someone with your manners could marry into the Atwater family, it'll be a breeze for someone as exceptional as Elissa to join the Murphy family."

*Gasp!*

The socialites often maintained their friendships strictly for business benefits. Beneath the surface, almost all of them harbored some level of resentment toward Carmela's arrogance, but they tolerated it because her son managed the thriving Atwater Group.

No matter how annoyed they were, they had to keep their mouths shut.

But hearing someone brutally put her in her place was so satisfying that a few of them nearly laughed out loud!

Who had the absolute nerve to say what everyone was thinking?

Elissa turned toward the door and saw Rowan standing a few steps away in a crisp, midnight-blue suit. Displeasure was clearly etched into his sharp features as he gestured for her to come over. When he spoke to her, his tone softened considerably. "Come on, let's go home. The threshold of the Atwater family is clearly far too high for us. Let's not come back."

Everyone in the room instantly understood the threat.

The Murphy Group was cutting all ties with the Atwater Group!

Carmela's face cycled through a spectrum of colors. Being publicly humiliated in front of her inner circle ignited a blinding rage within her.

Completely forgetting the years of alliance between the Murphy and Atwater families, and entirely disregarding their massive joint business ventures, she shrieked, "Rowan Murphy, I am still your elder! Just because you've got some power now doesn't give you the right to speak to me like that!"

"Besides, I didn't say anything wrong! Matriarch Paige Murphy will never allow you to marry Elissa. Instead of standing here mocking me, you should be begging your grandmother for mercy!"

Her face was flushed crimson as she desperately tried to maintain her aristocratic superiority.

Frank had heard the commotion from upstairs. He hadn't expected his mother to return so early. He hurried down the stairs, only to freeze mid-step when he heard her final demand.

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