NovelUpdateChapter 904: Karina's lips curled into a sharp smile. “Letget this straight-Adalynn stole Corrine's design, pinned her own cron Corrine, and then convinced everyone to turn on her. And now you're saying Corrine's the one at fault? Leah, you've got snerve twisting the story like that!" "Miss Brooks, that's not at all what I was trying to say." Leah barely got the words out before Karina cut her off, her voice sharp and impatient. “I don't care what you were trying to say. Apologize to Corrine. Right now!" She swept a cold, sharp gaze over the crowd. "And as for the rest of you-nobody's going anywhere until this is settled." The Ashtons immediately raised their voices, grumbling loud enough for everyone to hear.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"What's that supposed to mean? Are you seriously planning to hold us here by force?" "This is ridiculous! If Corrine had just shown her evidence earlier, none of this would've happened. We didn't do anything wrong! She brought this on herself!" "Honestly, if anyone owes an apology, it's all of you! You ruined a perfectly good engagement party!" "You think you can just trap us here? That's illegal! Who do you think you are, threatening us like this?" Nate's gaze swept across the room, his expression dark and unreadable. His voice, however, was icy and clear. "Does anyone here want to end up like the Becker family?" The moment those words left his mouth, a shiver ran through the room.
No one dared to make a sound.
Latest uploaded gVlThe Ashtons fell silent, though the unease in their eyes said plenty. Everyone in the room knew exactly how bad things had gotten for the Becker family.
Rumor had it Danna Becker had crossed the wrong person-someone powerful enough to destroy them completely. Could Corrine be the one behind it? Millard stood among the guests, his expression unusually serious as he stared at Corrine.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter a long pause, he finally stepped forward.
The moment he moved, Tracy grabbed his arm, her grip firm. "Where do you think you're going?" Years of marriage had taught her to read him like a book. She already knew what was on his mind.
Her fingers twisted the edge of his sleeve, her jaw clenched tight. "If you apologize to her, we'll never live it down!"
Millard's voice dropped, but the frustration in it was clear. "If I don't, s "If! our whole family might end up like the Beckers. Do you really think I can risk that?"
Tracy's resistance faded, though her face stayed tight with anger. Millard spook off her hand, let out a tired sigh, and kept walking.
He bowed his head slightly and spoke with as much respect as he could muster. "Miss Holland, I'm truly sorry! We judged you unfairly. On behalf of the entire Ashton family, I apologize."
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