Chapter 175
Save for matters in the business field, Melanie handled everything else in the Laurier family. This was well–known in the social circles of Bridgeport.
Today, Stefan personally stood up to speak for Lily. This indicated how high Lily’s position was in the Laurier family.
Some of the guests contemplated this inwardly, but no one spoke up.
Shannon’s expression shifted as she looked incredulously at Stefan. “Mr. Laurier, isn’t Lily being unfaithful to Loid by being with another man? Can you tolerate that?”
Stefan glanced at her, his expression serious and cold. Ms. Martinez, considering you’re Lily’s sister, I’ll overlook your earlier words. If you dare to talk nonsense again and slander Lily, I will hold you legally accountable”
Shannon’s expression stiffened, and then she looked at Lily mockingly. “You’re really something, Lily. Not only did you win Loid over, but you also managed to have Mr. and Mrs. Laurier eating out of your palm.
“I’ve got to hand it to you. But so what? Today, someone managed to expose something scandalous about you, in the future, there’s bound to be more! How are you better than me?”
Lily crossed her arms and looked at Shannon with a decisive half–smile. “Wasn’t it you who brought the scandal to light?”
Shannon avoided her gaze. “That has nothing to do with me.
Lily raised an eyebrow, quite impressed by Shannon.“You admit to hiring someone to commit murder, but you won’t admit to this small matter? I guess you think that even if the Martinez family finds out about Jason’s death, they won’t be able to do anything to you.
“But I’m a different story. I have the backing of the Laurier family. Are you worried that you’ll become an enemy of the Laurier family if you admit to it?
Lilypassed for a bit and smiled faintly. “You don’t have to worry about that! The Laurier family doesn’t even need to step in to deal with the likes of you.” Shannon had an evasive expression on her face. “I don’t understand what you’re saying ”
“I’m the kind of person who likes to solve problems on the spot.” Lily li
lifted her chin slightly, her smile cold and mocking. “I’ll help you understand what you don’t understand
now.”
Lily turned around and glanced at the guests. Her expression was solemn. The tone of her voice became chilly as she asked, “You’re all eager to know too, don’t you?” Her gaze was as sharp as a knife. Anyone who met her gaze trembled and lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
Previously, some of them locked down on Lily. Now, none of them dared to. She turned around and exposed someone else’s scandal without panicking when she was implicated and put in a rough spot.
Moreover, the head of the Laurier family personally vooched for her, indicating that she wasn’t someone to be trifled with. Her methods of dealing with matters far surpassed any ordinary person.
In this kind of situation, no one wanted to invite trouble for themselves.
Lily turned and looked at Maxwell. She said softly, “Mr. Lane, could you please explain?“”
Maxwell nodded, his expression grim. “The person in this photo with Ms. Brooks is me. I don’t know the intentions of the person who took this photo, but I’ll explain. I treat Ms. Brooks like my own daughter. The time this photo was taken should be after the art festival at Ember Creek High School.
*I met Ms. Brooks at the school gate and exchanged a few words with her. Unexpectedly, someone took these photos with ulterior motives. I will investigate this matter thoroughly.”
As his words fell, Shannon’s face fell t
ell too. “No, the
“No, that’s impossible! Lily doesn’t know anyone in Lagersfield. How could you be..”
She stopped mid–sentence, realizing that Maxwell looked very much like the man in the photo!
How did things turn out like this? Maxwell was the top official of Lagerstield How could Lily know him?
Lily looked at her coldly. “Do you really l
Glow me at all?
Shannon was startled. Yes, she didn’t really know who Lily was. She had never bothered to get to know her
She was seemingly just a country bumpkin, but she surprised everyone every single time. Lily was exceptional in many ways. Her looks, grades, popularity, dancing skills–any of these alone were incredibly impressive