apter 31 How Dare You Touch My People
Lark’s fare twisted in anger. “Today’s a big deal, and you’re wearing those ugly, dirty clothes? Are you trying to insult the York family? If I were you, I’d leave before embarrassing myself any further.”
Lark, unable to win any other way, wanted Hazel gone ASAP
Hazel’s eyes narrowed.
Lark strutted off, thinking Hazel would be too embarrassed to stay, But then, a ripping sound echoed through the rooms
Lark froze, horrified. Her strapless dress had split open at the back, showing off her bra to everyone. It was like she was practically naked in front of the crowd.
Blanca, standing neartry, was just as shocked. She should’ve helped cover Lark, but instead, she stepped back, clearly not wanting to be involved.
Lark was mortified, tears welling up as she clutched her chest and glared at the culprit, Len
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Leo tilted his head, his big innocent eyes looking up at her, his little shoes still on her dress. Your dress was in my way.
- v. You wouldn’t want to make things
hard for me, right? I’m just a kid, I don’t know any better.”
Leo
was a York, and no matter how mad Lark was, she couldnt accuse
cruse him. She t just
stood there, trembling with rage, her face bright red.
“Your dress is already mined. You wouldn’t dare stay at my great–grandfather’s birthday party like this, would you? It’s disrespectful to him and the York family” Leos Innocent words and big, harmless eyes made it impossible to blame him.
Hazel, nearby, sinuggled to keep from laughing. She never expected Leo to be so vengeful and clever.
If she hadnt seen ** herself, she wouldn’t have believed that six–year–old Leo would help
lp her get t
Lark was furious and humiliated, screaming in frustration. She never thought she’d be embarrassed like this
Idres and Nia Harrison rushed over, seeing their daughter Lark become the center of everyone’s laughter, their faces darkened.
Idris quickly took off his suit jacket and covered Lark.
y humiliated me, stepping on my dress on purpose. Lark sobbed, seeing her parents.
“Dad, they
Idrix looked at Leo, who stared back innocently, without a hint of fear.
No one dared to mess with Leo, so Idris could only scold Lark coldly.
“Dad!” Lark couldn’t stand leaving in such disgrace
“What’s going on? A deep, magnetic voice asked.
Hazel looked up and saw a tall, handsome figure approaching
Seeing George, Leo ran over, tears in his eyes, and started to complain, “Daddy, it’s all my fault. I accidentally stepped on this lady’s dress. She was so scary, I got frightened“”
George glanced at Lark, then at Hazel, noticing the glaring red stain on her dress. His face darkened, “What happened?”
As he asked, he took off his expensive suit ja
jacket and draped it over Hazel’s shoulders,
Everyone watched, seeing George gently help Hazel with her coat, especially the women, who looked on with envy.
“It’s fine, the waiter just had an accident,” Hazel said, trying to brush it off.
The waiter was still on the floor, looking dazed, and then Leo piped up again, “Daddy, I saw it! This lady tripped the waiter, and that’s why Mommy’s dress
Le looked like a little hero of justice.
“In that true? Grorge’s voice got even colder.
Larks breath hitched.
Chapter 31 How thare You Touch My Periple
She stood there, speechless under George’s intense gare. Then she snapped out of it and yelled, “Mr. York, open your eyes! Harela not who you think she You just got back, so you don’t know her well. She has a messy past, Did you know she had an illegitimate child at 387 That’s why Erik dumped her. Now shes trying to get with you.”
The crowd started whispering
“I can’t believe shes su manipulative. She just got dumped by Mr. Murphy and now she’s after Mr. York
“Look at her dress. I heard it
it cost 8 million dollars. She’ll do anything to get Mr. York’s attention.”
Leo seems trally chose to her. Could it be.
Laik, wearing blais’s suit, smirked.
se Hazel in front of ever, make her too ashamed to shine her face, and let Gerge see her true colors
She wanted to expose
She didn’t think a man like George would
up with Hazel’s past
Plus, Lark wasn’t about to let Hazel snag a rich i
Hazel was framed and pot prezant at 18. She had no choice be
to have the baby. She’s a victim. Since when is being a victim a crime?” Georges eyes were
Mr. York, I’m telling the truth. Don’t let her f
you.” Lark was frantic, not expecting him to defend Hazel.
From now on, if anyone talks trash about Hazel, don’t blame me for being ruthless. You know how I deal with enemies, George declared,
Everyone gasped. George’s ruthless reputation was well–known
“And about Hazel and Erik’s history. George’s eyes flashed coldly as he looked at the
ed at the Murphy family. “Do I need to air your dirty laundry?
idis shook with fear, waving his hands. “Mr. York, I’m so sorry. It’s my fault for not raising Lark right. Well bring a big gift to apologize. Please, don’t hold it
against us.”
He grabbed Lark by the hair and dragged her out of the hall.
Held on
The Murphy family had lost all dignity. But before they could leave, George’s voice stopped them. H
Idris froze, trembling, not during to look up.
“My son said she rained that dress on purpose,” George added.
“Mr. York, I pay for the dress. Name your price.” Idris pulled out a check, trying to appease him
“Dad, get a straight. This dress was bought with Erik’s money.‘ Lark couldn’t hold back Their family wasn’t to bu
dress again?
“Shut up“” Idris snapped.
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