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    Sandra’s frustration boiled over. She hadn’t expected Ernst to be so angry.


    “Ernst, I know what I’m doing. I’m not a fool.”


    Ernst was in a bad mood, thinking Sandra was being naive.


    “If you’re not a fool, why let him feed you like that? What, you’ve never seen desserts before? You barely know the guy, and you’re letting him feed you? Have some dignity!”


    His voice didn’t rise, but it carried, cutting through the chatter. Nearby guests turned to stare.


    Sandra felt utterly humiliated, thinking Ernst had deliberately turned her into aughingstock, ensuring she’d never belong in their elite circles.


    Resentment toward Ernst surged within her. Tears stinging her eyes, she fled the room.


    Andres seemed indifferent to Sandra’s distress. The abrupt end to their yful moment bored him.


    Brenna and Lilith walked over, Brenna’s gaze sharp as a de as she looked at Andres. “Stay away from her, Andres. If I catch you near her again, you’ll regret it.”


    Andres retorted, “This is none of your business.”


    With that, he left the banquet hall, appearing to follow Sandra


    Lilith bristled with anger. “How dare Andres act like that? He doesn’t respect our family at all!”


    Ernst’s brows drew together. “We shouldn’t have let Sandrae along today.”


    Brenna’s expression hardened. “Judging by Sandra’s attitude, she won’t give up easily. I’ll go check on her.”


    Ernst stopped her with a raised hand. “Leave it. Let her do as she pleases. If she regrets itter, she can’t say we never warned her.”


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    Lilith shook her head sharply. “No, that won’t do. It will only drag our family into shame. Have you heard the gossip spreadingtely? I suspect that Sandra is the one leaking it. Otherwise, how would outsiders know our family doesn’t give her pocket money, that she rides the bus, and that she can’t even afford a proper lunch at work? The whole thing paints us as viins.”


    Ernst gave a slow nod. “You have a point. She’s probably using all this to push us into giving her what she wants.”


    Brenna hesitated. As much as she wanted to trust Sandra, Lilith’s words weren’t without merit. A small doubt stirred inside her.


    Lilith said, “What if this entire scene tonight was staged by her?”


    Frustration rose in Brenna. “Let’s go see her.”


    Lilith followed closely as Brenna led the way outside. They searched the restroom, found nothing, then stepped out of the hotel. There, beneath a tree, Sandra sat in tears.


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