Chapter 162 Elizabeth maintained her composure, her expression coolly collected.

Turning to Elijah, she spoke with measured calm.

“It was merely an accident.

He was simply attempting to protect me.

Don’t blow this out of proportion.”

Asher and Elijah locked eyes, a silent battle of wills.

Asher spoke coldly.

“If you have a problem with me, deal with me directly.

Don’t involve her.

I insulted Sandra.

I threw the first punch, and she took the hit for you.

Don’t blame her.

If you want to cancel the endorsement, go ahead…”

Godwin quickly grasped the situation from Asher’s confession.

He stepped forward, positioning himself protectively between Elijah and Asher.

“Mr.

James, it’s merely a misunderstanding.

Asher is young and impulsive.

Please, don’t take this personally.”

Elizabeth’s exasperated sigh cut through the tension like a blade.

She crossed her arms and gave Elijah a pointed look.

“You’re a grown man.

you picking on a younger

words “younger

merely because he was, in her words, a younger

flicked back to Asher, assessing him with a

still a hint

all his size, Asher was just a clumsy,

Elijah’s shoulders relax, Godwin seized the moment, his

“Mr.

hold

didn’t even grant Godwin a

his reply dripped

giving him far

clear—Asher wasn’t worth the

her tone

“Take Asher and go.”

rooted in defiance, shook

said firmly, his eyes locked

“We leave together.

you alone

Godwin’s gaze again, her voice carrying an edge

“Godwin, I know Mr.

James.

Take Asher and leave.

I’ll handle this.”

pleasure in Elizabeth’s

away, silently consenting to their

Elijah and

he apologized profusely to Elijah and attempted

Asher stood stubbornly rooted.

“If you don’t care

really want to risk your idol

The words deflated Asher.

His defiance crumbled.

Godwin, dragging his feet and looking back

walked off, Godwin murmured

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