Lindsay looked at Ste, who appeared radiant and seemingly untouchable.


    Lindsays jealousy red, consuming her from within.


    Just then, Pam stepped forward and grasped Lindsays hand.


    This woman is as disgraceful and low as you described her, she said loudly.


    Her bold derationid bare Lindsays actions of maligning Ste behind her back.


    A wave of anger surged through Lindsay, and she struggled to resist the urge to shove Pam aside.


    Ste chuckled mockingly upon hearing Pams words.


    Lindsay, you really have poor judgment in choosing friends, she said. Lindsays face stiffened instantly.


    She had hoped Matthew would invite her to the event but feared he might suspect her hidden motives.


    So, when she spotted Pams location in Dorburn on social media, she reached out and seized the chance to attend.


    However, she hadnt anticipated Pams rashness in tearing up Stes invitation on the spot.


    Now at a disadvantage, Lindsay desperately wanted to escape the awkward situation.


    But Pam was relentless, continuing to demand an apology from Ste.


    I am an Archer! My father… she began arrogantly.


    Sanford, overhearing this, scrutinized Pam but couldnt ce her.


    He silently hoped she wouldnt disrupt his carefullyid ns. Lindsay, aware of the influential Archer family background that Pam boasted about, did not intervene.


    Instead, she tried to mediate.


    Perhaps its best to apologize, she suggested, looking at Ste.


    Lets not escte this.


    I stand by what is right, not by personal connections, Ste responded coldly, What has happened to you? Did your time abroad make you forget how to behave properly? Themotion quickly drew the attention of those inside the exhibition hall.


    Mr.


    Howard Archer has arrived! someone rushed out to announce.


    This fashion event is co-hosted by the Archer and the Charles families.


    Meanwhile, another individual recognized Pam. She is actually an illegitimate daughter of Mr.


    Archer, brought into the Archer family for a marriage alliance, he murmured to the crowd, pointing at Pam.


    Upon seeing her father, Pam felt emboldened.


    Dad, shes bullying me! she eximed, gesturing toward Ste.


    She then pointed usingly at Sanford.


    And hes disregarding the honor of the Charles family for this woman.


    Sanfords expression darkened, a hint of displeasure flickering in his eyes.


    Howard Archer nced at Ste before giving a grave look to Pam.