Chapter 167: Tina, Can't You Afford a Dress?

Back in Ashbury, at the Reed residence, Jasper Reed had just ended a call with Old Mr. Reed, his expression far from pleasant. "Is it Logan tattling to your dad again?" Annabelle asked with a hint of headache. Jasper, rubbing his temples, nodded grimly. Garrett spoke in a deep voice, "What's with Emrys, tasked with watching Amber and he ends up causing a ruckus himself! Even got into a fight with a student? Now he's paralyzed!"

Jasper, sipping his tea with narrowed eyes, had an imposing presence merely by sitting, a testament to his years of battling in the business world. Emrys, a child saved by Natalie Whittaker years ago, was held in high regard by Jasper due to Natalie's influence. Despite his temper, Emrys had proven his capabilities and had contributed significantly to the Reed family.

Upon hearing of Emrys's severe injury, Jasper immediately dispatched people to seek medical advice, even posting a reward on the dark web and attempting to contact Spectre through his connections.

"Enough," Annabelle interjected, "Go tell Emrys directly. Complaining to your brother does no good."

At the side, Audrey Woodwind, sitting with Esther, asked with a mischievous glint, "Are we still hosting that party?"

a grand event. Yet, considering the scandals Amber had caused, Annabelle felt a public celebration might be too

Ensford, while Tina received a request from the Ashbury Reeds to treat Emrys, Hugo received an invitation to Amber's celebration. Jennie was reluctant, questioning the need to attend after their falling out with Amber. "Jasper personally called me," Hugo remarked, looking at the invitation. Despite past grievances, he felt obliged to honor Jasper's request due

how Amber

the day, Tina, dressed simply in a T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers, stood out starkly among elegantly dressed guests. Unbothered by

with Amber, who was descending from the upstairs lounge, surrounded by young admirers. "Tina, you made it," Amber greeted her with a condescending smile, playing the gracious host. Noticing Hugo and Jennie were absent, Amber felt a

"He probably didn't want to be embarrassed

Mr. Farrell even afford to buy his fiancée a proper dress? I heard she grew up in the countryside, clearly

it wasn't the best outfit for such an occasion. Jennie had prepared a dress for her, but she had chosen this outfit deliberately-Tina was not one to forget past slights easily. Amber, pretending to be helpful, offered, "Tina, can't you afford a dress? I have several spare ones in my

dresses is expensive. What if she stains or damages them? Or worse, tries to

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