However, Zara couldn''t tell Dorian the truth.


    Zara had intentionally fallen to obstruct the view. The cameras shouldn''t have captured what happened.


    But the surveince footage was another matter.


    Initially, she thought that, with so many witnesses, L wouldn''t be able to create a fuss, but she hadn''t expected L to be so stubborn this time.


    Zara didn''t want them to check the surveince footage, and as tears fell, she tried to divert Dorian''s attention. "L, you don''t believe me? We''ve known each other for so long. You know what kind of person I am, right? With so many people watching the scene, you don''t believe what they''re saying?


    "I know you don''t like me being with Dorian and want to target me, but why don''t you think about it? What reason do I have to hurt Teddy?"


    L frowned slightly. How could she keep bringing up that she didn''t like her being with Dorian?


    She had long stopped caring. It didn''t matter to her who Dorian was with anymore. Why couldn''t they understand that?


    L couldn''t help but feel disgusted, her brows knitting tighter.


    Observing her expression, Dorian noticed this and felt some of his previously tense emotions ease.


    It was clear she was just pretending not to care!


    Her true feelings surfaced when she heard about him being with someone else.


    Leonard was also worried that the situation might escte out of control.


    He hadn''t realized that Zara was doing it intentionally. If L ended up getting embarrassed, that cold-faced man from the Morgan family might me the crew, which would cause trouble.


    He thought momentarily and said, "L, this might be a misunderstanding. I''ve seen Zara and Teddy getting along quite well during this time. How about you go to the hospital to check on Teddy''s condition first?"


    He hoped L would understand his hint.


    Dorian nced at him. "If they want the truth, then let them see it."


    Leonard''s heart sank. He felt a bit choked up.


    Zara bit her lip and tugged at him, putting on a pitiful look as if she were being bullied.


    "Dorian, since L doesn''t believe me, and Teddy really did get hurt because of me, I''m willing to cover all his medical expenses. I''m really worried about him, so let''s go see how he''s doing, okay?" She spoke with a sense of grievance as if she were the victim.


    "I want to check on Teddy, but I also want to see the truth," L said, showing no signs of softening her expression due to Zara''s words.


    "Zara is giving you an opportunity to back down. Can''t you see that? Do you really need to make a fool of yourself to be satisfied?"


    While Dorian also wanted to continue the bet, he worried that Zara''s reputation would likely be affected if this escted further.


    She was willing to give L a way out, but he hadn''t expected that L would be so ungrateful.


    He truly found her stubborn and unreasonable to be quite distasteful.


    It was still that gentle, lovely, and cheerful L who always stayed close to him, endearing in every way.


    Now, she seemed like apletely different person.


    L smiled, but her eyes were like unthawed frost. "If anyone''s going to be embarrassed, it''ll be me. You don''t need to worry about me, Dorian. I only ask- what if I win the bet?"


    "You!" Dorian was so furious he felt like pping her.


    He frowned at her, unable to suppress his confusion. "L, when did you be like this? Did I never truly understand you, or have you only revealed your true nature after all these years?"


    The air was stiflingly hot, and even the breeze offered no relief.


    L thought that if she hadn''t given up on Dorian yet, hearing those words would surely feel like falling into an ice cer, and she might not find the weather so oppressive and irritating.


    She turned to the director. "Mr. Lawson, since you''re all here today, everything I say counts. Please have the surveince footage and videos and send them to me, and also provide a copy to Dorian."


    After saying that, she looked back at Dorian. "If I win, Zara has to cover all medical expenses and publicly apologize online. Otherwise, I will call the police."


    Her gaze swept vaguely over Zara. "I wonder if the crime of assault could lead to detention?"


    Zara stiffened slightly, her tears welling up. "I know it''s all my fault. You have every right to be angry, L. I''ll go with you to see Teddy."


    She couldn''t let them see the surveince footage!


    Distracted, she walked forward but unexpectedly tripped on her long dress,


    stumbling directly toward L.


    Almost in the same position as Teddy, Dorian instinctively reached out to pull her back, but it was a second toote.


    He watched as L tumbled down the stairs.