Of course Joe picked up on it, and in that moment, he felt both heartbroken and furious.
"Selina, I know Angelica used to be the Clark Family's adopted daughter and you never liked her. I let that slide. But now, she's the Morris Family's heiress. If you're still trying to bully her, you better think twice!"
Then he turned to Angelica. "Angelica, you don't have to be so soft. Why should you give in just because Selina wants something?!"
Angelica looked like she was trying to explain, but she was really fanning the flames. "Dad, that's not it. Selina said the rings represent pure, untainted love, and that a mistress doesn't deserve them… so I…"
Luke was stunned. He'd never seen someone twist the truth like this.
Sure enough, Joe lost it. "What nonsense! Selina, if you want to take Angelica's rings, you better pray you're lucky enough to pull it off. I was trying to keep the peace, but you've gone too far!"
