After being slapped, Asher's eyes darkened for a moment before he quickly regained his composure.

But his tone was now strained. "Stella, even if Lemira didn't do it, this incident is still related to her."

"So you think I'm blind? That I couldn't see that little two-faced girl's act just now?"

Stella was angry. "There's something wrong with my leg, not my eyes."

Asher was left speechless. Finally, he looked at Evelina. "Get over here!"

Reluctance filled Evelina's eyes. She didn't want to go over, nor did she want to admit she did it on purpose.

Damn it, how did that cripple see everything?

Evander stepped in front of Evelina, facing Asher. "Asher, it was my idea to let Eve wear this dress. If you're going to blame someone, blame me. Why are you picking on Eve? Don't forget, she saved our family."

Evander's guilt trip was so effective it nearly suffocated Asher.

He pointed at Evander. "Who gave you the right to speak to me like that?"

"Asher, you're protecting Ms. Waverly, so of course, I have to protect my person."

Evander's attitude was self-righteous, showing no remorse. Evelina hid behind him like an ostrich. Follow current novᴇls on FindN0vel.net

Asher roared, “Are you two trying to kill me with anger?"

Watching this scene from the side, Lemira burst out laughing.

She never thought the boomerang would come back from Evander himself. Brilliant.

Asher turned his head to look at Lemira. “You find this funny?"

Lemira nodded. "It is pretty funny. I think Evander has a point. Evelina did do the Langston family a great service. It's not right for you to be so aggressive."

Since the stage was set, she didn't mind adding more fuel to the fire.

Asher always loved to use guilt trips, didn't he? Now that his own interests were threatened, Lemira was curious to see if he would still stand by his principle of 'blood is thicker than water'.

Lemira's mocking gaze made Asher feel like he was about to cough up blood.

Finally, Asher tugged at his tie and

looked down at Stella. "I didn't know the family had given the dress to Eve

give you a proper explanation for this. Let me walk you back to your room first."

He couldn't let Stella stay here any longer, or things would become even harder to handle.

But Stella didn't move. She pointed at Evelina. "I'm a generous person. If she takes my dress off right now, I can let today's matter go."

Asher frowned. "But Eve didn't bring a change of clothes."

"Her lack of preparation is her problem. Am I supposed to show consideration for a thief?"

Stella's demeanor suddenly became forceful.

After overhearing Evelina's arrogant words in the restroom earlier and now seeing her feign weakness, Stella was furious.

She hated these two-faced girls the most.

Stella stood her ground. "I don't care. She takes that dress off right now, or this isn't over."

Evander cut in. "It's just a dress. You're going to marry Asher and become part of the family. What's wrong with letting your sister wear a dress?"

Asher shot Evander a warning glare to shut up.

Stella looked coldly at Asher. "Are all

of you in the Langston family this shameless? If so, I'll have to

reconsider

y relationship with you.

up to be your family's

I'm not signing up to be

meal ticket."

Asher was frustrated and helpless. “Stella, this is all just a misunderstanding!"

"I don't want to hear these excuses. Either she takes off the dress now, or we break

up!"

Stella's stance was resolute.