Carolina’s voice was cold and clear, like jade striking jade.
“Thank you for your concern. But I can keep an eye on my own fiance. I can judge my own affairs, so there’s no need for you to worry.”
Her words were not harsh, but each one landed squarely on Courtney’s face.
“And… you’ve been guiding me all night, your intentions far too obvious, and your methods far too crude.”
Courtney’s face drained of all color in an instant.
She never expected that the disguise she was so proud of would be so thoroughly torn apart by Carolina!
Humiliation and embarrassment nearly drove her mad.
“I… I didn’t! I swear I didn’t!”
Courtney was completely flustered, her voice rising to a shrill scream.
“I’m doing this for Ashlan’s sake! Our Mosley family and the Schroeder family are relatives! Of course I have to look out for him!”
From beginning to end, Carolina never lost her composure.
She simply stood there quietly, watching the farce unfold with a calm, scrutinizing gaze.
That poise and composure made Sandria feel a certain fondness for her.
Now, hearing Courtney’s words, she could no longer hold back.
“Relatives? That’s just your claim, isn’t it? It depends on whether the Schroeder family recognizes you or not.”
“You!”
Courtney was left speechless, her face turning a deep, livid purple.
Florentino also felt humiliated. He stepped forward, wanting to forcibly put an end to this farce.
But just then-
A commotion erupted at the entrance of the banquet hall.
The crowd parted to both sides, and a tall, slender figure, surrounded by bodyguards, walked in at a measured pace.
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The newcomer wore a perfectly tailored bespoke suit, exuding a powerful aura. His handsome face was expression- less, but his deep eyes swept the room and landed unerringly on Sandria.
In that moment, all the coldness around him melted into gentleness.
“Sandy.”
Ashlan spoke, his voice low and gentle, tinged with intimacy.
The entire room fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.
Sandy?
The eldest son of the Schroeder family, calling her so intimately?
Courtney’s expression darkened, but she still stepped forward and spoke first.
“Ashlan! You’re here! Ms. Farley just told everyone she took your money and your card. You should explain to Carol what’s going on!”
Lola, who hadn’t gotten her million–dollar check, squinted at the man who had just arrived.
So this was the big shot that little tramp had just latched onto?
She’d just heard them mention the Schroeder family–wasn’t that the family hosting this banquet?
That meant they must be filthy rich!
With that thought, Lola’s eyes lit up. Without thinking, she rushed over, grabbed Ashlan’s arm, and began wailing and pleading.
“Mr. Schroeder! It’s my fault for not raising her right, for letting her go astray! She’s young and doesn’t know any bet- ter. Please, be magnanimous and let her go!”
“She’s not worthy of you! I’m begging you!”
The two of them played off each other, as if confirming there was something unspeakable between Sandria and Ash- lan.
Their double act was truly a spectacle.
Florentino’s face was ashen. He looked at Ashlan, jealousy burning away all reason.
So, Sandria really couldn’t stand being alone and had hooked up with Ashlan?
But in the next moment, Ashlan pulled his hand away, his expression turning cold.
“Security, get this crazy woman out of here.”
The well–trained security guards quickly dragged Lola away from the floor.
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Then, Ashlan looked at Courtney, his gaze as cold as a blade.
“What did you just say?”
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Courtney shivered under his stare, but still spoke up, “Ms. Farley said she took your card and your house. Everyone seems to have misunderstood your relationship. I know this must be Ms. Farley slandering you on purpose, doing something so shameless…”
But before she could finish-
“Smack-!”
A crisp, resounding slap echoed through the silent banquet hall.
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