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Chapter 183
Vivian’s heart skipped a beat. The word “wife” stabbed at her like a sharp knife.
Sean was actually defending Charlotte that fiercely!
They weren’t even engaged yet, and he was already calling her his wife. How could he do this?
an outsider?”
Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s chest heaved with anger. “Sean, you’re a Jasper! Why are you siding with an
Sean tightened his grip on Charlotte’s hand, meeting his grandmother’s gaze without any hesitation. His voice was calm but serious. “My loyalty is always with my wife. No one can change that.”
“you….. you… you…!” Mrs. Jasper St. clutched her chest, so furious she could barely spealt
“sean, please stop,” Vivian tried to intervene. “Grandma’s heart isn’t strong. Don’t upset her.”
seanlet out a dry laugh, sharp and direct, “Maybe if you stopped causing trouble, she wouldn’t be this upset.”
Vivian was stunned into silence, anger and humiliation twisting inside her.
“Enough, that’s enough. Let’s head to the screening room,” Charlotte’s voice was cold, cutting through the tension.
At the far end of the banquet hall, there were six elevators, three on each side. Each could hold fifteen people, meaning a total of ninety could go up at once.
Charlotte raised her voice. “I hate being falsely accused. Anyone interested can take the elevators with me to the screening room and watch the security footage.”
Many guests immediately followed her toward the elevators, a wave of wil
* seems Miss Riley mi
srising among them.
might really be innocent. She’s the daughter of the Riley familly. She wouldn’t have any reason to make a fuss over a single dress.”
“I thought so too. Honestly, there’s something off about that Xander girl. If she has nothing to hide, why is she so against showing the footage?”
“When they were accusing Charlotte Riley just now, I wanted to speakup Viylan Xander gives off that take sweet, two–faced vibe. Didn’t you notice the way she
actly! Her feelings for him don’t seem like those of a sister.”
Wow, a forbidden crush? This is getting interesting. The rich really do live in a drama.
I can spot a fake from a mile away. Vivian is definitely one of those manipulative types. Luckily, Sean isn’t blind. He can see right through her.
That’s more than most men can do.”
“Absolutely. Her tone just makes me sick. Acting all sweet and innocent while stirring up trouble.”
“Come on, let’s go watch the footage. I can’t wait to see her get exposed.”
Even though the whispers were hushed, they still reached Sean’s ears. He tightened his hold on Charlotte’s hand.
“Lottie,” he whispered, “I’ve only ever seen Vivian as a sister. Nothing more.
Aftera brief pause, be added, “And from now on, not even that.”
Charlotte gave a quiet “un” without saying anything else.
ing this as
Most of the young socialites, eager for drama, followed them to the screening room on the fifth floor. Only a few of the older guests stayed behind, seeing just a childish argument among the younger generation. They continued networking, making deals, and discussing business in the main hall.
A large group of curious young guests crowded into the screening room on the fifth floor.
*Wow, the Riley family is seriously next level. This screening room is massive, and look at that starry sky ceiling! So jealous.”
“Why don’t you ask your dad to build one for you?”
“Yeah, right. just this our com must’ve cost millions. Our family can’t compete with the Hileys.”
“I heard Desinoud Taley bought this entire estate as wedding gift for Charlotte. No way we can compare–that’s real wealth.”
“My dad complains when I spend a few thousands month. This just makes me feel poor.”
“xactly! I saw someone online saying the biggest difference in life comes down to the family you’re bom into.”
Onor the guests were all seated, Charlotte walked up to the computer at the front of the room.
She inserted a USB drive, opened the folder, and selected the relevant surveillance footage. A moment later, the projector came to life, and the screen lit up.
