Sorry, Too Late
So, she nipped the problem in the bud, saying, "Don't worry. I'll just give Caleb a call and have him limit the guest list."
She placed the call immediately.
Caleb was startled out of his wits.
After she explained her request, he froze for a moment before falling over himself and blurted, "Of course!" Then, he added, "Honestly, people like them weren't qualified to attend anyway…"
This banquet was very important to him. It was an essential event required to pave the way for Artemisia's future.
Everyone invited was a bigshot in Silverton.
If things went well, Hugo would be there as well.