Chapter 194
Lucas glanced around. No one else was stepping up to claim credit, so after a moment’s hesitation, he just went along with it, it’s just some fireworks. As long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters, Lydia.”
He seemed to be the only person who would do these things for Lydia, so he admitted it. He thought maybe someone just set off the fireworks for the
wrong person.
t
He’d just track down whoever set off the fireworks later and slip them some cash. With that thought, Lucas left completely at ease with himselt
And when he heard people around him praising how “thoughtful” he was and envying Lydia for “having such a great life,” he felt even more pleased with
himself
He acted like he really was the mastermind behind the whole fireworks and drone show. Amid all the praise, a mocking, sarcastic laugh suddenly rang
out, jaringly out of place.
“I’ve been alive for over twenty years, and I’ve never seen anyone this shameless.” The words came from Austin, his voice loud enough for everyone to hear, instantly breaking the previously cheerful and lively atmosphere,
When they saw who had spoken, everyone from the Bennett family instantly looked grim. It was obvious that they all recognized him as the gigolo Emily was keeping outside.
Lucas was the first to storm over. “Why are you here? Who said you could come in? Security! Get this guy out of here.”
As far as Lucas was concerned, nothing good ever happened whenever Austin showed up. He wasn’t about to let this guy ruin his good mood.
As soon as Lucas spotted Austin holding Emily’s hand, his temper flared “Emily, you-
Austin took half a step forward, putting himself between Emily and Lucas, “It’s Emily’s birthday today. I’m here to celebrate with her. Why shouldn’t be
“Good thing I showed up,” Austin added, his tone laced with mockery, “Otherwise, I would’ve never known the fireworks and drone show I carefully planned for Emily would end up being credited to you.”
He clicked his tongue. “Mr. Lucas Bennett, your shamelessness is on another level. What, planning to build a wall with that thick skin of yours?” One biting remark after another made Lucas angry,
He never imagined it was Austin who had set all this up, and he’d been exposed in front of everyone. Of all days, it just had to be Emily’s birthday.
Lucas’s gaze drifted over to Emily, but she wasn’t even looking at him. Her eyes were either on the drone show outside or on Austin. She didn’t even spare him a look
Suddenly, he felt a wave of hurt rising inside. “Emily, are you really just going to stand there and watch me getroasted like this?”
Lucas thought, “Back then, she was always the one who couldn’t stand to see me get hurt. So why is she just watching now, so cold and indifferent?
Lucas looked at her, his eyes full of accusation and disappointment, as if Emily had somehow wronged him,
Emily turned her gaze to him, but it was still icy. “He’s just being honest. How is that an insult to you?”
She arched an eyebrow. “Were the fireworks and drone show you planned? Or did you just claim credit for something that had nothing to do with you?”
Her words were like another public slap to Lucay’s pride, making him look even angrier.
As Lucas stood there, completely humiliated, Austin let out a sharp, unrestrained laugh. “You people from the Bennett family really must have a screw loose, which must be some kind of familytralt ”
He shook his head, voice full of mockery. First, you accuse Emily without a shred of evidence and even try to hit her. Then you shamelessly claim cred for something you didn’t do
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“And after getting exposed, you don’t even bother to apologize. Instead, you act all righteous and blame Emily for not standing up for your
Austin arched an eyebrow, his tone dripping with contempt. “So, this is what passes for manners in the Bennett family?*
Austin’s razor–sharp tongue was something both Andrew and Lucas had lasted before, but clearly, it still wasn’t enough. They stood there, with their faces contorted in embarrassment and frustration.
Almost everyone at the party today was a big name in Cloudge. Getting called out like that in front of everyone wasn’t just them losing face. It was the Bennett family’s reputation going down the drain.
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