Chapter 183

Before Mrs. Yanis could even react, Summer had already grabbed her slender neck in a swift counter, slamming her down hard onto the table behind them. "What—what do you think you're doing?!" It was the first time in Mrs. Yanis's life that she'd been treated so harshly. Her face twisted with shock and fear. "Summer Knight! If you lay a hand on me, I swear you'll regret it!" She never saw this coming—not from the woman she used to mock as weak and naive. But Summer didn’t even flinch. She stood there, cold and composed, like an executioner without mercy or emotion. The well-bred socialites of City Q, who’d grown up in comfort and privilege, glanced nervously at each other. Not a single one had the nerve to step forward. Even the seasoned businessmen present, who were usually right in the middle of any drama, just sat back and watched the scene unfold. No one moved—not even Mr. Yanis. And Alexander Barron? He stayed seated too, sharp eyes calm and still. He knew Summer could handle this a