From Ruin She Rose novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196

Everyone who knew Austin knew he was the type to never let a grudge po. He would pay one back ten times over for even the smallest sight.

Especially since this wasn’t the first time Andrew had raised his hand against Emily. And that time, Austin had witnessed it with his own eyes.

Seeing Austin relentlessly pressing on, Andrew’s anger, which he’d just managed to tamp down, flared right back up.

to meddle in the Bennett family’s business?” he snapped, shooting a glare at Emily “How long are you going to keep making a

“Since when do you to scene with him?”

Emily never wanted to get entangled with the Bennett family more than she had to. She knew that no matter what proof she brought out, as long as it involved Lydia, the Bennett family would never listen to a word she said.

But seeing Austin standing so firmly in front of her, shielding her without hesitation, she suddenly changed her mind.

She thought, Why should I take the fall for something I didn’t do? Why should I suffer in silence, just so the Bennett family could enjoy their peace of

mind?‘

She looked up at Andrew, and for the first time, she didn’t care if what she said would piss him off “All I want is to clear my name. How am causing

trouble

“Mr. Bennett, you doubted the freworks and drone show were from us, so you forced us to show proof. But when you suspect I ruined those gifts, why don’t you have to show any proof yourself?

“if you can throw accusations at me with zero evidence, then why can’t I do t Yvonne, who was standing not far away, looking visibly rattled.

the same to someone else?” As Emily spoke, she turned her gaze straight to

Yvonne met her eyes and instantly panicked, clutching Lydia’s arm even tighter without realizing it. She thought. This is supposed to be a flawless plan. How do things end up like this?

Feeling the pressure on

arm, Lydia cursed inwardly, ‘Useless!‘

On the outside, though, she wore a gentle, considerate expression. “Dad, Andrew, Emily, please don’t be upset anymore. It’s my birthday today, and with so many guests here, for my sake, can we just let it go?”

Gale let out a cold snort, his anger barely reined in by her words.

Lydia beamed, swinging Andrew’s arm like a spoiled little sister. “I know you’d always have my back, Andrew

“Emily? Who said you could call her that?” Austin cut in, his tone biting, “And you think we should let it go just because you asked? What, you think you’re that important?”

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