One of the prominent socialites stood up from her chair.
“Beatrice, you explicitly told all of us that your son was the sole owner of this venue!”
“I was only repeating what he explained to me!” Beatrice shouted back defensively.
“You also promised that you were paying for this entire banquet!” another woman added angrily, picking up the massive bill. “Who is going to pay for all this expensive food and wine now?”
Beatrice looked frantically toward the exit, but I stepped smoothly into her path.
“The person who organized the event, placed the massive orders, and publicly announced that they were treating everyone should be held legally responsible. If you believe Lucas should cover it, you are welcome to work that out with him.”
Beatrice raised the phone back to her mouth.
“Lucas, pay this bill right now!”
“I cannot, Mom.”
“What do you mean you cannot?”
“I do not have any money left!”