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Maybe it was Richard’s

litary background that gave him an imposing presence. His cold eyes were fixed on Cassandra, making it clear he had already judged her to be in the wrong.

It baffled him that she would be slapped without provocation at this event.

Cassandra looked at Richard and sensed the discipline of a soldier. Perhaps because of Kenneth, she instinctively wanted to show Richard respect. Yet, his expression made her feel he was the type to side with family over fairness.

“Mr. Houston,” Cassandra said with piercing eyes and an icy tone, “if what Emma says is true, why not check the surveillance footage? This event has 360 degrees of coverage. To know if I’ve harassed her about the school issue, all you need to do is look at the cameras. Why come at me so aggressively?”

Richard wasn’t happy with the suggestion, to the point of anger. His gaze towards Cassandra turned from cold to furious. “I don’t need to check the footage. I believe my granddaughter. Ms. Yates, you’re not giving me an acceptable answer.”

“Why say more? You’ve made it clear you won’t believe me, Cassandra countered. coldly.

“If that’s all you have to say, then apologize,” Richard softened slightly. He didn’t intend to be harsh with such a young girl. To him, as long as Cassandra apologized, this incident could be put to rest.

“What if I don’t apologize?” Cassandra asked directly.

“Then I’ll have no choice but to be rude,” Richard said, his tone taking a harsh turn.

you trust your granddaughter, so where does that leave my explanation? I’m telling you to check the cameras, and you won’t do it. Now you’re demanding an apology. Do you think I’m an easy target because I’m alone, or is it that the Houston family’s power is so great you can do as you please in

the man who sets up girlfriends for Ken without? Assuming Ken’s

all now. No wonder a family like theirs raised

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with all this nonsense?” Richard’s loud rebuke turned all eyes on

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is clear once you check the surveillance. You want me to apologize simply because you trust your granddaughter? If you can’t discern right from wrong, let

to be cornered at the Modern Beacon

He’s simply asking for an apology. Seems to me you’re at fault. So apologize and be done with it!” A man, filled with righteous indignation, spoke up in defense

glanced at him sharply, her intense gaze causing the man to

knowing the full story. If I were you, I’d keep

you find yourself thrown. out,” Mr. Houston went on, a note of threat in his voice. “Being kicked out of a banquet can tarnish one’s reputation. Admit

if on cue, Emma wiped her eyes, playing the victim. “Grandpa, don’t be too. rough on Cassandra. I’m sure she didn’t

the crowd to stand by Cassandra, angrily pointing at Emma, “We’ve seen shameless behavior, but you take

selection speech? The principal chose Cassandra over you, and you’ve been

accusation of cheating on the midterm, which turned

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how your dear mother stormed the principal’s office over

the door to the upstairs lounge opened, and Kenneth

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