Chapter 225
Chapter 225:
She glanced at the screen, a smirk playing on her lips. “Erika, where did you hear such absurd rumors to slander me p>
The entire room shifted their gaze to Erika, awaiting her response. She nervously bit her lip, taking a step back as if unsure of what to do next.
Erika stammered, her words tumbling out in a rush. “The photo came from Ava. She told me that you betrayed Bobby and asked me to show the photo. She made me do it; it’s all her fault p>
“Is that so?” Cristian, who had been quiet until now, spoke in a measured tone. “So, you simply did as she told you, slandering your own sister without bothering to tell right from wrong? Was it out of some deep friendship, or are you just being foolish p>
Though his voice remained calm, there was a chill in it that cut through the air, making Erika feel as if invisible daggers were digging into her skin. A cold sweat broke out across her brow.
No one else seemed bothered by Cristian’s words. They all assumed he was just standing up for his future cousin-in-law.
Erika didn’t know how to respond. Her eyes darted to Michelle, pleading for help.
Fernanda’s bright eyes locked on Erika, her voice sharp. “You know what Ava did to me, don’t you? And you, my own sister, are turning against me p>
Erika now stood at the center of everyone’s gaze, their looks sharp as knives, making her feel more embarrassed and humiliated than ever.
“You fool!” Robert’s voice was filled with frustration as he yelled. “You’re nearly twenty, not a toddler! How can you do something like this? What do you gain by speaking badly of your sister? Go upstairs and reflect on your behavior! Don’t come back until you’ve thought it through p>
Erika, feeling completely humiliated, said nothing. She quickly turned and headed for the stairs, her steps rushed. In her haste, she stumbled, making her exit even more embarrassing.
“And stay away from Ava!” Robert shouted after Erika, his voice full of authority. “If I find out you’re still in touch with her, I won’t forgive you p>
Everyone in the room knew all too well what Ava had done to Fernanda, so no one was shocked when she resorted to another underhanded scheme against her. However, it was almost comical that Erika would choose to believe her friend over her own sister. Meanwhile, Bobby’s thoughts were a jumbled mess.
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Relaxed and at ease, Fernanda lounged on the sofa, casually spinning Erika’s phone in her right hand, seemingly undisturbed by the earlier drama.
Across from her, Michelle shifted uncomfortably. The misstep her daughter had made weighed heavily on her.
With her shoulders curled inward, Michelle tried to make herself less visible. Fernanda’s eyes suddenly fixed on her with a clear, cold stare that made Michelle’s heart race.
“Michelle, given your daughter’s actions, do you have anything to say?” Fernanda’s tone was cold, cornering Michelle without room for escape.
After a brief pause, Michelle replied in a soft voice, “Fernanda, please understand that Erika is young and doesn’t fully grasp the consequences. It’s not her intention to cause harm. I assure you, I’ll have a serious talk with her about this. It won’t happen again p>