That person''s casual mumble made everyone''s expressions even more awkward.


    Countless people in Northridge had hoped to form alliances with the Morgan family through marriage.


    Over the years, there had been open and covert struggles but no results, which was perhaps the best oue.


    But now, someone like L, who came from nothing, had shattered this delicate bnce.


    How could they ept that?


    So, everyone rushed to investigate L''s past once the news broke out.


    Upon discovering that she had been living with Kieran at Evergreen Heights, they all concluded that L had hooked up with him.


    The people who already looked down on her because of her background now regarded her with even greater contempt.


    She had a boyfriend all this time while seducing Kieran.


    They were sure that Kieran wouldn''t actually fall for her. In their circle, using a woman was nothing unusual.


    They didn''t expect that Kieran would bring her into the open.


    However, they seemed to have forgotten something.


    Over the years, countless women, regardless of their family backgrounds, had tried to get into Kieran''s bed, but none had seeded.


    Kieran casually held L''s waist in a protective, intimate gesture.


    His gazended on the young man. "Do you have a problem with my fiance?"


    The young man panicked. "Mr. Morgan, I didn''t mean anything by it. I''m just standing up for you.


    "If Ms. Hart is innocent, she can exin herself to everyone. If it''s just a misunderstanding, it''ll all work out for everyone, right?"


    As he spoke, his eyes darted toward Shannon.


    Michael moved to step forward, but Shannon stopped him. "This isn''t your business. Don''t cause trouble here."


    At this moment, Amelia, Jamie, and Teddy also arrived and stood beside L. Jamie nudged Vince, signaling him to help speak up.


    But Kieran asked, "She''s one of us. Does she need to prove her innocence?"


    The man was left speechless but quickly recovered. "But just now, Ms. Hart was hugging that man. Everyone saw it. It''s a matter of reputation. If she doesn''t exin, won''t it leave her with a bad name?


    "Surely Mr. Morgan understands how important a woman''s reputation is?"


    Everyone around them nodded, confirming that they had indeed witnessed the


    scene.


    Kieran shot them a cold re.


    They immediately lowered their heads. They wanted to escte the situation but were too scared to cause too much trouble.


    After all, no one present dared to confront the Morgan family.


    L couldn''t help but let out augh. "In this day and age, is even helping someone who''s disabled considered a crime?"


    She nced at Shannon, feeling that their methods were truly dull.


    Michael broke free from Shannon''s grip and walked over. "They''ve been broken up for ages. When Dorian''s career flourished, L didn''t even look at him. What do you think is going on now?


    "She''s going to be the future youngdy of the Morgan family. Why would she go back to an old me? I think you''ve all got too much free time on your hands."


    The crowd exchanged looks. Kieran''s expression hadpletely frozen.


    He looked at everyone with a detached gaze, as if mentally noting their faces, preparing to strike at any moment.


    The people there could barely maintain a normal expression.


    Those with weaker nerves were already starting to break into cold sweat.


    What had they gotten themselves into? Stirring up trouble with Kieran?


    If they weren''t careful, they would be the ones turning into the spectacle.


    Kieran gave a faint smile. "Everyone seems very interested in my family''s affairs."


    The crowd lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.


    However, Kieran had no intention of letting them off. "I wonder if you''re all interested in the conversation Ween my fiancé and Mr. ke now?"


    The crowd went silent.


    Some people''s hearts raced. If L were innocent today, everyone here would


    have upset the most feared person in the room.


    Kieran''s gaze was cold, like a cier that had been covered in snow.


    "y it."


    His voice was t, and soon, a waiter came over.


    L looked at him in surprise. Were the event''s surveince cameras recorded?


    Kieran seemed to sense her worry.


    He gently patted her back, his hand resting lightly on her waist reassuringly. Shannon watched the small gesture, her nails almost digging into her palms. Could it be that he really loved L?