“Are you saying that it’s my fault?” Sonia sniggered. “Why don’t you explain how I made you dress up in this, then? Could I have gone over to your place just to force you into your dress?”
“You weren’t at my house. You were at the clothing store!” Tina clenched her fists as she spoke.
The smile on Sonia’s face grew wider. “Oh? Are you talking about the store where you got this outfit? I don’t remember making you dress up this way at the store.”
“You and Rebecca were the ones who said that this dress went well with the fur shawl and this purse. That was why I—” Before Tina could finish speaking, Sonia clutched her stomach and burst into laughter. “Pfft!” Charles, Zane, and Carl laughed along with her. Even Brenda shook her head with a mocking grin on her face.
Toby, Titus, and Cynthia were the only ones who didn’t have smiles on their faces. Weariness spread across Toby’s face as he massaged the space between his brows. Cynthia held her head low the whole time, and Titus looked as if he was ready to disappear into a hole in the ground. How could I have a daughter as idiotic as her?! he thought.
“What are you guys laughing about?!” Tina dug her nails into her palms as she glared fiercely and Sonia and the rest.
Charles had to massage his cheeks as they were sore from laughing. “It’s nothing. We’re just laughing because we haven’t met someone as dumb as you. You picked this outfit just because my darling said that those pieces went well together. Are you brainless or something?” he asked.
had a brain, right?”
You…” Tina’s entire body was trembling madly. Toby placed a hand over her shoulder and tightened his grip around her.
overboard with their words, and you still think that I’m the one causing trouble. Why aren’t you on my side at all?” Tina widened her eyes as she looked
up. Checking her nails, she said, “Look, Miss Gray, I did tell Rebecca about how the dress, the fur shawl, and the purse made from alligator skin looked good together while we were at the store. However, I never suggested you wear it. We’re enemies—why would I give
mean when you say that
his eyes. “Do you have any proof? If you don’t, then you should shut up. You’re the one who was dumb enough to go along with what others said,
“You—” Tina started.
is my turf—you can go back to the Gray Residence if you want to throw a tantrum. Alright. Please get Miss
to have appeared out of nowhere nodded as they gestured
wanted to stay at the party, so he forced a smile as he bid goodbye. “We’ll stop bothering you now, Miss
wasn’t quite done yet, but Titus grabbed her arm and tugged her away from Toby. After sending Toby a fierce glare, Titus forcefully dragged Tina out of the hall. They’d only embarrass themselves even more if they
didn’t even
an apology from them. Anyway, they really embarrassed themselves today. I’m sure we’ll get to see some
thought about their misfortune. Toby glanced at Charles and frowned a little, but
you?” Brenda turned her focus toward Cynthia all of
her head bashfully. “Y-Yes.
smart, are you? Tina was using you as her weapon, and you didn’t even realize it,” Brenda commented flatly. Charles and Zane chuckled while blood rushed to Cynthia’s cheeks. A well-respected senior just called me dumb. I’d rather she stab me in the chest right now,
recall inviting anyone from the Stone Family, so the girl from the Gray Family must have brought you over. In that case, you have no reason to stay
in agreement before she strode toward the exit with her gaze fixed on the ground. Everyone will know about
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