Chapter 196
Everyone who knew Austin knew he was the type to never let a grudge po. He would pay one back ten times over for even the smallest sight.
Especially since this wasn’t the first time Andrew had raised his hand against Emily. And that time, Austin had witnessed it with his own eyes.
Seeing Austin relentlessly pressing on, Andrew’s anger, which he’d just managed to tamp down, flared right back up.
to meddle in the Bennett family’s business?” he snapped, shooting a glare at Emily “How long are you going to keep making a
“Since when do you to scene with him?”
Emily never wanted to get entangled with the Bennett family more than she had to. She knew that no matter what proof she brought out, as long as it involved Lydia, the Bennett family would never listen to a word she said.
But seeing Austin standing so firmly in front of her, shielding her without hesitation, she suddenly changed her mind.
She thought, Why should I take the fall for something I didn’t do? Why should I suffer in silence, just so the Bennett family could enjoy their peace of
mind?‘
She looked up at Andrew, and for the first time, she didn’t care if what she said would piss him off “All I want is to clear my name. How am causing
trouble
“Mr. Bennett, you doubted the freworks and drone show were from us, so you forced us to show proof. But when you suspect I ruined those gifts, why don’t you have to show any proof yourself?
“if you can throw accusations at me with zero evidence, then why can’t I do t Yvonne, who was standing not far away, looking visibly rattled.
the same to someone else?” As Emily spoke, she turned her gaze straight to
Yvonne met her eyes and instantly panicked, clutching Lydia’s arm even tighter without realizing it. She thought. This is supposed to be a flawless plan. How do things end up like this?
Feeling the pressure on
arm, Lydia cursed inwardly, ‘Useless!‘
On the outside, though, she wore a gentle, considerate expression. “Dad, Andrew, Emily, please don’t be upset anymore. It’s my birthday today, and with so many guests here, for my sake, can we just let it go?”
Gale let out a cold snort, his anger barely reined in by her words.
Andrew went along with Lydia, saying, “Wright, just for you. But if we let this slide, people might start thinking the Bennett family is a pushover”
Lydia beamed, swinging Andrew’s arm like a spoiled little sister. “I know you’d always have my back, Andrew
Then she turned, and her whole face lit up with a bright smile
as she looked at Emily. “Emily…”
“Emily? Who said you could call her that?” Austin cut in, his tone biting, “And you think we should let it go just because you asked? What, you think you’re that important?”
Even with Lydia putting on her sweet little act, Austin didn’t pull any punches. “Where do you get the face to say we should just let it slide?
“How about I slap you in front of everyone and pinsome random crime on you? Would you be so quick to let that gor
As he spoke, Austin rolled up his sleeves, making it clear that if Lydia nodded, he might walk over and slap her right then and there.
Lydia’s face turned unhappy with anger. She never expected Austin not to give her even a shred of face in front of everyone. She thought, ‘Does he even realize what would happen if he messed with the Bennett family in Cloudridge?”
Even under the Bennett family’s furious glares, Austin stood there cool as ever, completely u
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He fixed Andrew with a cold, commanding stare. “You keep saying Emily trashed those gifts, but did you even bother to check the security camerat
“In a place like this, every room’s door is covered by cameras. Did you ever look to see who actually went in or out of that room?
“Emily already said she’s been on camera the whole time since she walked in. bid w
even check before you started pointing fingers?
“Even if you couldn’t be bothered to do it yoursell couldn’t you at least open your mouth and tell someone to pull up the footage? Would it kill you to do
that?
“You did absolutely nothing, just slapped the blame on Emily. Are you crazy?”
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