Royce had been walking at the front just now, so his back was to the people behind him at the moment. As a result, his subordinates couldn't see his expression all this time.
Liam was just a newcomer in the department. After being lectured, he immediately lowered his head.
He indeed had selfish motives when he spoke up for Nora, so he didn't dare to refute the other men.
Inwardly, though, he thought to himself, I'm done for. I've offended Mr. Royce's favorite subordinate. I probably won't have an easy time in the company now.
The promotion he had just received might even be taken away soon.
Despite that, though, he still said, "You misunderstand. Lisa's just someone I know, that's all. She is not an unreliable person, she…"