Irene quickly picked up the glass, smiling as she said, "Mr. Moore, no need to get upset. I'll drink in Christie's place."

She tilted her head back and downed the entire glass in one go, then turned the empty cup upside down to show Finley.

Finley's brows furrowed with clear displeasure. "Impressive drinking, ma'am, but I was asking for Ms. Stevens, not some washed-up old woman."

Irene's smile immediately vanished as her face darkened. "Mr. Moore, the Stevens family welcomed you and your m