Chapter 20

The people watching in the corridor had already been cleared away by Kim, leaving only the security guards from the restaurant. The chandelier above emitted a warm yellow glow, but the atmosphere was tense.

When Jonathan came over, everyone instinctively moved to the sides to make way for him.

Hattie, supported by Amy, took a couple of steps forward. As she looked at Jonathan, her eyes filled with tears, appearing weak and fragile. She spoke with an aggrieved and apologetic tone, “I’m sorry, Mr. Lamont, for disturbing your meal.”

“What happened?” Jonathan asked, glancing over to Estelle, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Kim didn’t expect it to be Jonathan, her expression changed slightly as she swiftly positioned herself to shield Estelle.

No wonder Hattie was so fearless!

Amy quickly recounted the details of the incident, adding some embellishments, such as Estelle hitting Hattie and causing her to hit the wall, aggravating Hattie’s leg injury.

but didn’t expect Hattie

“So, Ms. Hattie is a friend of Mr. Lamont. My friend accidentally hurt

scoffed. “Our Hattie was supposed to start filming next month as a major character. With her injury flaring up, who

to take responsibility?

voice came from behind the crowd. It was Manley, who walked over with a seemingly amused expression. He walked straight to Estelle and looked her up and down with concern, “Baby, are you hurt? If they

that Manley and Estelle seemed to have a close relationship, so she stepped back to give Manley some

eyebrow, unsure of

face turning cold as he stared at Amy, “Come on, tell

was well known to Amy, who turned pale and dared not

about scandals and showing off. I don’t care who’s backing you

words left Hattie and Heather looking even more embarrassed and awkward, their eyes filled with hatred,

She hadn’t been sure about Manley’s intentions earlier, but now it was clear that he was using her as an

he seemed to have a problem with Jonathan as

and give her a gentle,

and deep, Estelle

smile faltered slightly, but he quickly recovered, affectionately tousling her hair,

willing to face any

back, TII give

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