Chapter 121
Krystal was radiating arrogance.
Tina tugged at Krystal’s sleeve, but Krystal brushed her off dismissively, saying. “It wasn’t enough for her to seduce Mr. Harold at school. Now she’s flaunting herself at this event too. It’s disgusting!”
Mr. Harold, known for his fiery temper, was instantly enged. “What the hell did you just say?”
Krystal’s face flickered with fear, but she quickly regained her composure and eamestly said, “Mr. Harold, I’m only looking out for you! Do you know that this woman tried to seduce Nichole’s boyfriend? She even chased him to school! How can you defend someone like
Jenna laughed out of imitation, “Nichole’s boyfriend? Since when does she have a boyfriend?
Krystal looked at her with disdain, “You’re no better, just like her, a sugar baby! You have no right to question me!”
“D a m n it!”
Jenna, provoked by Krystal’s words, was about to retaliate physically, but Adler was quicker to curse, “Who the hell do you think you are talking to?”
Adler’s loud voice caught the attention of Mr. and Mrs. Manning nearby
protect his daughter.
Upon realizing their daughter was involved in the commotion, they hurried over along with Mr. and Mrs. Gerber. “What’s going on here? What’s all this about?” Mr. Manning, adopting a patriarchal tone, clearly intended to protect
“Dad, they’re bullying us!”
Krystal was always the apple of Mr. Manning’s eye. He surveyed the group critically before asking in a patronizing tone, “Who’s messing with my daughter?”
Adler responded bluntly, “It was me. What about it?”
Mr. Manning scoffed in a condescending tone, “So young, yet so poorly mannered. Do you even know what kind of event this is? Your parents really should teach you better!”
Koystal’s expression changed, and she quickly tugged at Mr. Manning’s sleeve, whispering, “Dad, he’s Adler…”
“Adler who? Never heard of him! This is an event hosted by the Aldridge family!”
Krystal’s face turned pale upon hearing this.
Harold sneered, “Oh? You know this is the Aldridge family’s event?”
“And who might you be?” Mr. Manning asked, visibly annoyed.
Harold retorted sarcastically, “Don’t you even know who sent you the invitation?”
Only then did Mr. Manning realize something was amiss.
Krystal whispered, “This is Harold Aldridge, the second son of the Aldridge family”
The moment he realized he was facing the Aldridge family’s scion, Mr. Manning’s haughty demeanor vanished, replaced by an Ingratiating smile. “Ah, so you’re Mr. Aldridge. I thought there was something noble about you. But why are you mixing with these riffraffs? These young people clearly are up to no good. Don’t let them corrupt you.”
“It seems that my family, the Tredgolds, doesn’t carry as much weight as the Aldridges,” Adler remarked coldly.
Sophie had never seen such fury on Adler’s face before. It was likely because of Krystal’s insinuation about Jenna being a sugar baby. Mr. Gerber couldn’t help but ask quietly, “What exactly happened here? How did you end up arguing with Mr. Adler?”
Before Tina could respond, Krystal said, “This sugar baby tried to steal our roommate’s boyfriend, and she even made our roommate faint from distress. We were just upset and said a few things!”
Harold angrily shouted, “That’s total b u l s i t! Say one more word, and I swear I’ll shut you up for good!”