Chapter 185

"You are the one who should be leaving."

Dustin's gaze locked onto Aaron as he spoke calmly.

The ballroom buzzed with murmurs of disbelief.

The Burke family was one of the elite families of Lannopolis. Even in the elite circles of Lannopolis Elite College, where wealth and influence were abundant, few would dare cross someone like Aaron.

But Irene's date was a completely unknown person who did not seem to belong to any notable family. How could he be so bold?

Phoebe sneered mockingly.

She knew Aaron's temper all too well. There was no way he would let such an insult slide. Irene's "perfect date" was bound to suffer.

Aaron's face darkened. He slowly got up while still holding the engagement ring in one hand.

"You're the first person to speak to me like that..." he said in an icy voice full of menace. A twisted smile spread across his face. "And you'll be the last!"

you act!" Irene quickly stepped in

Aaron asked. His tone was sharp and

Irene felt exasperated.

not protecting Dustin. She was trying to save

had

family's influence was not

said as he raised his chin

condescending look. "Look, I'm not unreasonable. If you're interested in Irene, then let's settle this

I met Irene, I've been giving her gifts on every occasion, and none of those gifts are worth less

What

search for any

Irene. Surely

from you! And whatever relationship you think I have with Dustin... it's nothing like that!"

Dustin raised a hand to gesture

reached out to pluck the Verdigris Emerald ring

than my fingernail, and you spent tens

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