From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 214

Edison was wiped out, so he shot Orville a look. Orville nodded back, getting the message.

“Laurinda’s really gone too far,” Orville said quietly. “I think we should tell Adolphus. He deserves to know the truth. We can't just let her keep fooling him.”

“Tell me what exactly?”

Adolphus leaned casually against the doorframe, his sleeves rolled up, looking effortlessly cool and just a little dangerous.

“Adolphus, Laurinda and York… they’re having an affair…” Orville started, but before he could finish, a small head peeked out from behind Adolphus. Both Orville and Edison froze, their faces turning stiff with embarrassment. This was a first for them—being caught gossiping by the very person they were talking about.

“An affair?” Laurinda let out a laugh, but there was no humor in her eyes. She’d known York for ages, and never once had anyone described their friendship like that. How did these two manage to twist things into something so ugly?

The sound of Laurinda’s voice snapped Edison out of his daze. He glanced nervously at Orville, worry etched all over his face.

Laurinda stepped in front of Adolphus, stopping him from saying anything. She strode over to Edison and Orville, dragging a chair over with her foot and sitting down right in front of them. Her gaze was icy cold as she sized them up.

“Alright, I’m all ears. What exactly is this ‘affair’ you think I’m having with York? Please, enlighten me. I’m dying to know.”

The two men met her sharp eyes and instantly felt a chill. Somehow, her presence was even more intimidating than Adolphus’s.

Laurinda was fuming now. She hated nothing more than people who spread disgusting rumors. And now these two were making her out to be some gold-digging cheater. As if she needed their money. With thinking like theirs, it was no wonder they couldn't see straight about the FarrVector deal. She was honestly relieved she’d decided not to work with them. Who knew what other drama their warped ideas would stir up.

“Hey, what’s your problem? You’re the one cursing at us,” Edison shot back, his face red. “You’re the one sneaking around with another guy and making Adolphus look like a fool. What gives you the right to get mad?”

Edison had never been spoken to like this in his life. He jumped off the bed, finger pointing at Laurinda. “You should be glad I don’t hit women, or else today I’d…”

Before he could finish, he suddenly went flying across the room. Harrell and Orville stared in shock at Adolphus, stunned that he’d actually just knocked Edison over.

“Adolphus… we…”