"You're a stranger. A nobody. Know your place, and stop being nosy," Lucas added.

He then turned to the instructor and said, "When did a student like her enroll in this dance studio? She and anyone else who can't get along with Melody should just be expelled. I've already acquired this place anyway, and I'd hate for this place to receive fees from people like her."

The instructor nodded. There was no reason whatsoever to tolerate someone whose focus was on other things rather than dancing. Moving forward, they needed to scrutinize each prospective student more carefully.

Whispers circulated among the students as they were unaware of when ownership of the dance studio had quietly changed hands. Even more shocking was the revelation that they had just been unknowingly criticizing the owner's wife.

expel me! You have no grounds other than your selfish reasons! You don't have the right to do that! I've paid my

so it's my right to manage the place as I see fit. Your fees will be refunded in full, so technically, you've been attending classes here for free the entire time. It's quite clear then that you have gotten the better end of the deal here, so the least you can do is to

to silence Carmen, bringing her protests to an abrupt halt. "You can't do that..." Carmen whimpered. "Why not?" Lucas retorted. "Melody is my wife. Perhaps you'll be able to retain your status as

at that suggestion. She seemed to be resolute,

not worth wasting time here with them." Melody was

Lucas remained unmoved and gently grasped Melody's hand. "You're being too soft. You might not hold a grudge against them, but there will

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