Chapter 574: Chapter 574: Complete Loss of Face
Jade Bell listened to what Sophie Zhou had just said and felt that sothing was off. She grabbed Sophie and asked, “What on earth are you trying to say? What do you an by Luna and Young Master Reed going upstairs together and then disappearing at the sa ti?”
Emily Parker chuckled, “Oh my, Old Lady Williams, don’t take it to heart. I just said it casually. Everyone knows what kind of person Young Master Reed is. We’re just worried about Second Miss Williams.”
The guests, who were originally planning to leave, slowed their steps upon hearing these words, sensing there might be so implication about Luna and Luka Reed being together.
Whispers circulated among the crowd, “Does Mrs. Carter an that Second Miss Williams and Young Master Reed are together?”
“Sounds like it to . Although she didn’t say it outright, everyone knows what kind of man Young Master Reed is. I even caught him staring at Second Miss Williams downstairs earlier.”
“Could it be that Second Miss Williams and Young Master Reed are… together in there? How scandalous!” Soone nervously laughed under their breath, covering their mouths as they speculated wildly.
Emily crossed her arms, her phoenix eyes brimming with amusent. She smirked and said, “Everyone, no need to guess. None of us know for sure. But if we just go inside and take a look, it will all beco clear. Why is Miss Williams trying so hard to stop us then? Could it be… true?”
“I already said, her clothes got dirty, so she’s changing. Can’t you understand that?” Hope Williams replied coolly.
Emily let out a derisive laugh, “Well, well, Second Miss Williams must be taking her sweet ti getting changed. It’s been almost half an hour since you both ca up. What is she doing in there, dolling herself up?”
Jade’s expression darkened completely, and she snapped angrily, “Emily Parker, what exactly are you trying to do? Are you bullying our family because you think we have no one to stand up for us? Who gave you the guts to slander Luna so openly?”
“Oh, Old Lady Williams seems upset? Whether your family has anyone or not, you’d know that better than anyone, wouldn’t you?” Emily sneered.
Her tone subtly referenced Maverick Williams’ imprisonnt.
Jade seed to have been struck where it hurt most. Her aura diminished, and she stared at Emily with a pale, strained face.
Emily’s satisfaction was evident in her smile. If not for the warnings from Noah Carter and her father, she would have exposed the Williams Family’s current misfortunes right there and then.
But it didn’t matter. Either exposing Hope for orchestrating Luka’s assault on Luna or Luna’s ‘indecency’ at Old Lady Williams’ birthday banquet would be sufficient to disgrace the Williams Family.
Yesterday’s humiliation would be repaid tenfold today.
Emily toyed with her hair, brimming with triumph. “If you don’t believe , how about we just go take a look ourselves?”
“And if there’s nothing there? Wouldn’t that count as slander on your part, Mrs. Carter?” Hope’s voice was icy cold.
“Slander? Ha! Why would I waste my ti slandering her? Do I look that bored to you?”
Hope nodded slightly. “From the way Mrs. Carter speaks, you seem quite certain that Luna is inside with Luka Reed.”
Emily raised an eyebrow, and seeing Hope’s persistent attempts to block them, she beca even more smug. “I never said that explicitly. I’m just expressing concern. After all, she almost beca my daughter-in-law once. Can’t I care about her?”
Getting Luna and Luka caught red-handed would tie everything up nicely.
Jade was growing more anxious by the second, unsure of whether the accusations were true. Her eyes nervously flitted toward Hope.
Hope remained calm and gave her a reassuring glance, standing silently as if calculating the ti.
“Miss Williams, stop blocking us. Even if there’s nothing going on, isn’t it our right to check out the restroom?”
Hope’s gaze shifted to a corner where Sean Stone gave her a subtle nod.
Hope withdrew her gaze and curved her lips slightly. “Of course.”
Sophie and Emily, heads held high with the air of conducting a sting operation, stord into the restroom—only to be t the next second by a slender figure walking out.
“Looking for ?” Luna, expressionless, asked.
“Luna… Luna Williams?” Emily and Sophie froze in their tracks. Seeing Luna standing there in clean attire with a calm deanor, they couldn’t believe their eyes. How was this possible?
“Luna?” Jade hurried forward.
“Grandma! What’s everyone doing crowding outside here?” Luna’s gaze swept over the gathering, and a hint of sarcasm appeared in her hollow eyes.
Were they all here to see her humiliation?
“Luna, why were you in the restroom for so long? Did sothing happen?”
Recalling the events that had just transpired, Luna clenched her molars tightly, suppressing her fury before shaking her head lightly. “Nothing happened. My clothes got dirty, so I asked my sister to bring a clean set to change into. That’s all.”
Sophie, still unconvinced, craned her neck to peer inside the restroom.
But there was only Luna in there!
The two won exchanged baffled glances. How could this be? Luka failing to succeed was beyond their expectations.
Yet, the restroom clearly only had Luna, who remained composed, as though truly nothing had taken place.
Hope raised an eyebrow slightly and looked toward the duo. “Mrs. Carter, Miss Parker, do you see anyone else in the restroom other than Luna? Would you like to dig through the place?”
Emily tugged at her lips awkwardly. To avoid further exposing herself, she quickly recovered and stepped forward with a smile. “Don’t take offense! We were just concerned about Second Miss Williams’ safety. Now that we see she’s fine, we’re all relieved.”
“Is that so? Well, thank you so much for your concern, Mrs. Carter and Miss Parker,” Luna replied through gritted teeth.
Emily forced out a laugh, “As long as you’re fine, that’s all that matters.”
Noah Carter arrived, supporting Old Master Parker. Seeing the large gathering and tense atmosphere, he pressed forward and asked, “What’s going on here?”
Jade let out a heavy snort. “Why don’t you ask those two?”
Understanding the scenario sowhat, Noah cast a furious glance at Emily and Sophie. “What nonsense have you two gotten into now?”
“Uncle…”
Emily defended herself indignantly, “Why are you yelling? We just noticed the third floor was quiet, and Luka Reed followed Luna upstairs. With everyone aware of Young Master Reed’s reputation, we were just worried about Luna. We ant no harm, but sohow we’re the villains now.”
“You…” Noah struggled to withhold his anger.
“Enough, enough.”
Jade, now in a sour mood and concerned more chaos would unfold, waved her hand dismissively. She glared at Emily and Sophie. “Haven’t you two caused enough trouble today? Leave be; I’m exhausted.”
Turning back to the guests, Jade addressed them, “Thank you all for attending my birthday banquet. Unfortunately, today’s events have left quite drained. Perhaps we should call it a night.”
This ti, Jade had learned her lesson. Before wrapping up, she pointedly blad Emily and Sophie for the abrupt end to the party, putting the onus squarely on their shoulders.
The once joyous banquet now soured, guests departed murmuring among themselves. So cast peculiar looks at Emily and Sophie.
“What kind of people are these? Deliberately stirring trouble. Downstairs, they were already instigating things, and now they’re making baseless insinuations about the Second Miss fooling around with Young Master Reed upstairs. Enough is enough.”
“Old Lady Williams really invited trouble onto herself by having them here.”
“No kidding. So absurd! Let’s head out. Next ti we host a banquet, let’s be sure not to invite them. Imagine if my daughter were chatting with so young man and beca the target of their gossip. It doesn’t bear thinking about.”
“Exactly. They’re on my blacklist.”
Emily’s expression was sour. “What did you say? Co back here! You were all so eager to watch the drama unfold earlier. Hey…”
Noah, now fully fed up, grabbed Emily as she tried to argue further. “Get back ho! Haven’t you embarrassed us enough?”
“How dare you yell at ! Dad, look at how Noah Carter is treating now—”
“Shut up.” Old Master Parker glared at her fiercely, clearly mortified.
Sophie shrank back, biting her lip as she quietly stepped away.
With a face full of sha, Old Master Parker turned to Jade. “Jade, I’m truly sorry for tonight’s incident. It’s my failure as a father to raise her properly. You two, hurry up and apologize.”
Sophie bit her lip and glanced nervously at Emily, seeking her lead. “Aunt…?”
Emily rolled her eyes multiple tis but, under Noah’s sharp repeated warnings, took several deep breaths, then stepped forward with a forced smile. “Our apologies. Guess we shouldn’t have ddled. What can I say? You people just don’t appreciate our concern. Fine, it’s all our fault. Happy now?”
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