Bait for a Gentleman novel Chapter 144

Audrina watched him continue his performance with a blank expression, already knowing the real answer in her heart.

Zachary spoke in a gentle tone, "But don't worry, I covered for you. I told him I made you mad, and that's why you left. No one knows about you and Sebastian. Last night... you left with him, didn't you?"

At this, she genuinely laughed out of sheer anger. "So you're saying I should be thanking you? Who I left with last night is none of your business! And you know exactly why I left!"

Zachary carefully raised his hand, lightly tugging at Audrina's sleeve.

She smacked his hand away.

He didn't get angry in the slightest, his tone remaining earnest. "That's not what I meant. Audrina, Waldo is sick with anger. Could you just behave and keep him company for the next couple of days? Please?"

Before Audrina could even open her mouth to reply.

A shrill voice echoed from behind her—

"You still have the nerve to show your face here?"

Tamara clacked closer in her high heels, aggressively closing the distance.

Her face was livid. "Audrina, ignoring Waldo's calls all morning is one thing, but what the hell are you doing here now?! Haven't you humiliated the Sutton family enough?"

Audrina hadn't planned on arguing.

She looked at this entire family, from Zachary to Tamara—every single one of them acting so self-righteous while spewing lies to her face!

Tamara, however, was relentless, her words turning increasingly venomous. "When has the Sutton family ever failed to provide for you? Mr. Sutton loved you like his own granddaughter, and this is how you repay him? Ignoring calls, staying out all night, and hooking up with other men—"

"Who exactly are you talking about?" Audrina's voice wasn't loud, but her gaze grew instantly icy.

"I'm talking about you!" Tamara stepped closer. "You think your dirty little secrets are hidden? Let me tell you—"

"Enough."

Zachary stepped between them, rubbing his temples. Exhaustion was written all over his face as he found himself caught in the middle.

Tamara was consumed by rage and entirely beyond reason.

She raised her hand, aiming a vicious slap right at Audrina's face—

Before Audrina could dodge, Zachary suddenly shifted, throwing himself in the line of fire.

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