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?"

Amber was found, and a celebration was overdue, ideally inviting Ashbury's prominent families to a grand event. Yet, considering the scandals Amber

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

recalling how Amber had wronged him. "Why

gathering. On the day, Tina, dressed simply in a T-shirt, jeans, and

you made it," Amber greeted her with a condescending smile, playing the gracious host. Noticing Hugo and Jennie were absent, Amber felt

Amber, sneered, "He probably didn't want to be embarrassed by

girl chimed in, critiquing Tina's casual attire, "Can't Mr. Farrell even afford to buy his fiancée a proper dress?

internally. Indeed, 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

being so kind, Amber? Each of those dresses is expensive. What if

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