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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.

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

for Ken without? Assuming Ken’s practically part of their family without any formal

all now. No wonder a family like

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Emma.

facts. What’s with all this nonsense?”

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you check the surveillance. You want me to apologize simply because you trust your granddaughter? If you can’t discern right from wrong, let me clarify. I was headed for that corner. She came toward me from near the center stage. Who is troubling? Or are you too blind to see

cornered

the tone? Mr. Houston’s not giving you a hard time. He’s simply asking for an apology. Seems to me you’re at fault. So apologize and be

her intense gaze causing the man to

I were you, I’d keep my mouth shut,” she told the man,

don’t blame me if 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 you’re wrong, apologize to my granddaughter, and

playing the victim. “Grandpa, don’t be too. rough on Cassandra. I’m

fought their way through the crowd to stand by Cassandra, angrily pointing at Emma, “We’ve seen shameless behavior, but you take the prize, Emma! Who’s really the

freshman representative selection speech? The principal

your accusation of cheating on

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you forgotten how your dear mother stormed the principal’s office over it?

the upstairs lounge opened,

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