From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 355

Adolphus glanced at the woman fidgeting beside them, then turned away just as quickly. His arm around Laurinda tightened a bit, pulling her closer until she was snug against him.

He spat out one frosty word. “Ugly.”

Laurinda watched the woman freeze, a hint of a smile curling on her lips. Her words came out smooth and sharp, each one landing like a slap.

“Hey, don’t be so quick to brush off this lovely lady. Sure, maybe looks aren’t her strong suit, but she’s got a heart of gold, right? Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been so thoughtful as to tell me to get lost and go back to wherever I came from.”

She tossed her hair and added, “Oh, and let’s not forget, she even complimented me. Said I must have some serious skills to win Adolphus over.”

Laurinda’s eyes sparkled as she smiled, but anyone could see the storm brewing in Adolphus’s expression.

The woman started shaking, her body trembling so much it was impossible to hide. She tried to protest, but not a single word made it out.

Laurinda didn’t let up. She gave the woman a little push, just as hard as she’d been shoved earlier.

“What’s wrong, big sis? Cat got your tongue? I’m handing you the floor, you should really make the most of it. This is your moment. I was honestly curious to see what tricks you’ve got up your sleeve.”

Marin, caught off guard, stumbled and landed hard on the floor. Laurinda looked down at her, then let out a soft laugh.

“What’s this? Are you really that delicate? When you shoved me, I didn’t fall. You’re not trying to play the victim, are you? I’m warning you, I don’t have a dime to my name. I’m just a broke girl from nowhere important.”

She tilted her head, pretending to think. “Wait, let’s use your words. I’m a wild chicken from some tiny mountain village, right?”

As Laurinda finished, a wave of gasps rippled from the crowd behind her. She turned, frowning at them.

“Seriously, you all need to quiet down. You’re killing the mood. If she messes up her big moment, it’s going to be your fault.”

Sam and Egan were standing at the back, grinning as they watched the chaos unfold. Anyone picking a fight with Laurinda was asking for trouble.

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