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Lillian, though prone to impulsive actions, knew the boundaries of decorum; a public spectacle like

this was a step too far. The mortifying scene unfolding before the crowd was the last thing she wanted. Caught in the midst of her plans to thwart Bella’s intentions towards her brother, things escalated far beyond what she had anticipated.

Resigned to moving past this debacle, Lillian realized it was a little too late–the damage had already been done.

Bella, readjusting her disheveled attire, hadn’t expected her life to culminate in such a disgraceful altercation. Her presence at the event was the result of Maxwell’s invitation, but the ensuing chaos was not part of her plan.

“Proof of your malicious intent? Here, in my hand, I hold the evidence. The same drug you were caught with,” Lillian accused, her voice trembling with anger. “If you’re so confident of your innocence, let’s get it tested and see what you were planning for my brother.”

As Bella searched frantically for Maxwell, who had conveniently disappeared, Emma and Wayne approached, fully aware of Maxwell’s scheming and feeling a sense of responsibility for the chaos in

their home.

Wayne spoke first, trying to quell the disturbance. “What seems to be the problem here? Can we assist in any way?”

The crowd’s attention shifted to Emma and Wayne, particularly Emma, given her indirect involvement in the fiasco.

drama unfold as

spectator.

apologize for the disturbance. We’re at fault here,

“If you’re planning to explain, I hope it’s not just about tonight. There are

that Wayne wasn’t just referring to the current chaos but also alluding to

dwell on the past. Alex can handle this situation. It involves

the Smirnoff family’s reputation. She wanted to avoid any further leaks of the incident, confident

leaving the problem in Alex’s hands, the onlookers

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the complexities of the relationships on display.

was time to escort Lillian and Bella away from the event, their presence only serving to fuel the

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the reason we’re in this mess.

antics. “Reflect on your actions. You’re grounded for a

month.”

away, leaving the partygoers in a buzz of whispers

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