Everyone present avoided Atlas's piercing gaze, afraid he might single them out.

I turned to Eloise and said, "Ms. Eloise, as Ms. Harmony's manager, why don't you share your thoughts? We're all eager to hear your opinion."

Eloise hesitated. "I think it's quite…down-to-earth?"

"This is pure garbage!" The designer, Steven, chimed in. He was straightforward and didn’t care about the consequences. "This kind of decor is terrible. Do you understand it, or are you just making a mess here?

"Mr. Atlas, are you trying to tarnish ATL Empire's reputation? Who here would buy a house if it was decorated like this? It's a joke!"

Steven was truly fearless enough to criticize Atlas directly. Everyone secretly glanced at Atlas to see his reaction.

Then, the photographer mustered the courage to speak up. "I'm sorry, but I can't photograph something like this. I have to be responsible for my work!"

The others maintained a cautious attitude, exchanging glances and not daring to speak.

"Down-to-ear