Let Me Stay The Night

Victoria had already offended the Ludwig family and didn’t mind blowing the matter up.

Those who dare to bully my friend will pay the price.

“Vera, we haven’t resolved this issue yet, so you’re not going anywhere!” Victoria exclaimed, rushing over to block Anya’s path with a determined stance. Folding her arms defiantly, she lifted her chin and shot Anya a sarcastic gaze. “Did you conveniently forget how arrogant and smug you were in front of my friend last night? You had the audacity to act that way, yet you cowered at the thought of me exposing your actions to everyone?”

Anya’s fists clenched tightly, her anger bubbling to the surface as she shot Victoria a menacing glare. The growing whispers around them seemed to amplify. The onlookers relished the drama and chose to indulge in the show rather than intervene or defuse the situation.

Christina’s expression twisted into an evil grin as she declared, “Oh, it seems you were desperate to offer yourself to him, but he rejected you. How pitiful. As a member of the esteemed Ludwig family, you clearly didn’t uphold your position and instead stooped so low as to offer yourself as someone’s lover. Has the once prestigious Ludwig family fallen so far that they are willing to discard their dignity and pride in exchange for money? If your ancestors were to learn of your disgraceful actions as their descendant, they would surely rise from their coffins in righteous fury.

Though Anya seethed with frustration, she knew they were currently being watched by a curious audience. She growled softly, “Victoria, let’s not go too far. I haven’t done anything to harm you, and we should both conduct ourselves as adults. Isn’t it childish to publicly accuse and slander me, tarnishing not just my reputation but also that of my family?”

Victoria’s confidence remained unyielding as she fired back a retort. “Being a coward is embarrassing. I’m confronting you in public instead of resorting to despicable tricks behind your back. How is it childish to address the situation directly? It seems you’re feeling guilty, and that’s why you find this embarrassing!”

Clearly, Anya was not Victoria’s match.

Humiliation coursed through Anya’s veins, overwhelming her as an instinctive urge to retaliate and teach Victoria a lesson welled up inside her. But before she could act on it, a firm grip closed around her wrist.

Surprised, she turned over her shoulder to see Yerek gazing at her darkly. At once, she stiffened.

“Ms. Ludwig, don’t be reckless. We are in a public setting, and even if someone else disregards their own dignity, you should be mindful of your own image. Yerek spared Victoria a malicious smile. “Ms. Lesley, resorting to violence will not resolve anything. Perhaps it would be wise for both of you to find another venue to have a discussion. Indulge me by engaging in a civil conversation.

“And who are you to meddle in our affairs? I have no interest in indulging you. Mind your own business, or I’ll make sure to direct my insults your way

was clear that

turned dark. From the corner of his eye, he noticed Christina standing not far away, wearing an amused smile as she observed their altercation. At that moment, it became clear to him that they had unwittingly fallen into a

understand if you’re too busy to remember me. However, let me remind you that Ms. Ludwig is here attending the business conference on behalf of her family. She is known for her kindness and generosity, unlike some who target easy victims for their amusement. Such behavior is unbecoming of a member of the Lesley family, don’t you think?”

Anya

Christina observed them thoughtfully.

the situation, but an unexpected intervention occurred halfway. She returned to Christina, seemingly displeased. “That Yerek is far too meddlesome for my liking. I had no idea he was on such close terms with

replied carefully, “It isn’t safe to speak here. Let’s talk somewhere

head to the second floor. There are private rooms there that are only

Let’s head there.”

showed their ID cards before they were led to a private

a spread and proceeded

urged. Though it may have seemed like an ordinary meal, Victoria was mindful of Sebastian’s reminder. If one observed closely, one would notice that the food

accepted the milk, downing the

and Vera don’t appear to be mere acquaintances who recently met. As I observe Vera’s actions closely, I can’t help but notice

discarded the bread she was holding

choosing desserts earlier, I notice that she deliberately avoided anything with peaches. Anya has an allergy to

of people who were allergic to peaches in the world, but it was no coincidence that both Anya and Vera were allergic