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The group trailing behind him gasped in disbelief. No one had anticipated such a scandal erupting at the party.
“These servants have no shame, sneaking into the guest room to do something like that. They should be fired on the spot!”
“They ought to be arrested. This is utterly disgraceful!” The crowd murmured in collective outrage.
Josie swelled with pride. She’d never imagined their plan would unfold so flawlessly, yet she feigned embarrassment and concern. “Dane, these two have truly crossed the line. Hold on, who is this woman? Is that… Isabella?”
Everyone fell silent as all eyes turned to the scene, their gazes brimming with curiosity and judgment.
Josie, her stride full of determination, marched over to the woman and wrenched her away from the man.
Everyone craned their necks to catch a glimpse. If it really was Isabella tangled up with a servant, it would be the talk of the town.
A smug smile played at the corners of Josie’s mouth, but when she glimpsed the woman’s face, she went stiff with shock. “No way…”
Josie clapped a hand over her mouth, completely shocked. “This can’t be happening!”
Everyone else caught sight of the woman’s face as well, and the girls gasped in astonishment. “It’s Kristine!”
Kristine lay unconscious, while the man beside her flailed to cover himself with a blanket.
“Oh my God! It’s Kristine who’s been fooling around with a servant!”
“Is this really how Kristine behaves behind closed doors? She always seemed so pure and untouchable. Given that she tried to frame Isabella before, I suppose it all adds up. Maybe she’s already given up on herself.”
“This is revolting. They’re both despicable.”
Josie was struck dumb. The fury on Dane’s face told her they were in deep trouble. Still, she tried to explain, “Dane, there’s got to be some mistake!”
“Mistake? Wake her up!” Dane, already angry at Kristine for trying to frame Isabella, couldn’t believe she’d pull such a stunt in their own home. He yanked a blanket to cover her.
At his command, a servant quickly brought cold water and splashed it onto Kristine’s face.
Kristine jolted awake, blinking in confusion at the crowd that loomed around her. At first, a thrill of excitement surged through her. She realized she was naked and, spotting Josie nearby, assumed everything was unfolding just as planned.
The guests were supposed to catch Isabella in a compromising position with a vagrant, and then later discover Kristine in a steamy encounter with Andrew. That would tarnish Isabella’s reputation, clearing the way for Kristine to secure a marriage into the Klein family.
However, she noticed something unsettling in Josie’s eyes.
“What… What’s happening here?” Kristine asked, her voice laced with feigned bewilderment. “What’s everyone doing here?”
Dane’s expression darkened further. Unable to contain himself any longer, he slapped Kristine sharply across the face.
“Dane!” Kristine gasped, her shock palpable. No one had ever laid a hand on her in this house before!
She clutched her cheek, unable to grasp the reality of what had just occurred. Could Dane truly be this enraged over her upcoming marriage to Andrew?
Tears welled up in her eyes as she struggled to hold back her fury. “Dane, what do you mean by this?”
“What do I mean? You’re the one who needs to explain!”
“We’re in love!” Kristine wrapped her arms around herself protectively.
Now that things had gone this far, she was determined to force Andrew into marriage. She spoke with fierce determination.
The guests exchanged shocked glances.
Was Kristine really this desperate? She was in love with this disgusting old man? It was utterly revolting!
Some couldn’t help but feel a twinge of nausea.
Dane was so enraged he could barely speak.
Josie rushed to intervene. “Kristine, don’t do this!”
Kristine felt a jolt of confusion. Why was Josie acting like this? She was supposed to be helping her!
“Is it wrong that we are in love?” Kristine asked, but then she spotted a figure by the door.
Andrew stood there, tall and formidable in a black suit, his commanding presence filling the room.
Kristine froze.
Andrew was standing at the door? Then who was with her?
She whirled around and saw the vagrant sprawled on the bed. This was the man she had arranged to be with Isabella rather than herself. She recognized him immediately.
Kristine’s world crumbled in a flash. She glanced down and confirmed she was unclothed. The vagrant next to her had covered himself, clearly also naked. The situation was clear. She had unwittingly slept with this vagrant!
“No! What is happening? Why are you here?” Kristine was on the verge of breaking down, her voice rising to a frantic pitch. Her face twisted in agony, shocking everyone present.
The vagrant averted his gaze, unable to face her. “I… don’t know…”
From the doorway, a woman’s voice pierced the air. “What’s the matter, Kristine? Didn’t you just admit you were in love with him? Why deny it now?”
Kristine spun around, her gaze falling on Isabella, who stood at the doorway with Andrew. They appeared calm and united.
For Kristine, it was as though she was seeing a ghost. Isabella was the one meant to be disgraced by her scheme! Yet there she stood, composed alongside Andrew.
In a moment, clarity hit Kristine. “I see now. It was your doing, Isabella! You set me up!”
Josie quickly grasped the situation, glaring at Isabella. “Isabella, Kristine is your sister! How could you be so heartless? You’re a monster!”
The guests looked at each other, their faces reflecting a blend of astonishment and disapproval.
Just then, Elaine and Glenn arrived. They had been briefed on the situation, but witnessing it firsthand ignited Elaine’s fury. The Patton family had always been united. How had it come to this?
When Kristine saw them, she clung to the sight of her parents as if they were her salvation. “Dad, Mom, Isabella’s trying to destroy me!”
Josie quickly added, “Kristine went upstairs with Isabella when she was visibly tired. But who could have imagined Isabella would set her sister up with a vagrant! This is utterly despicable!”
Kristine broke down, tears pouring down her cheeks. She appeared to be completely shattered.
Isabella, however, just smirked, her voice nonchalant but filled with spite. “You claim I set you up? That’s amusing. You didn’t seem to think so earlier. You claimed you were in love with that man. Everyone heard it, right?”
The guests shuffled awkwardly. They had indeed heard it.
Kristine’s fury escalated, nearly suffocating her. “I was out of it! I thought I was with someone I loved, but I was mistaken! Isabella, you drugged me! You made me hallucinate!” Kristine exclaimed.
Josie supported her claim, saying, “Kristine would never choose an old man like that! Isabella, your actions are cruel! You’re trying to ruin Kristine!”
Kristine’s cries resonated in the room, eliciting sympathy from some guests. Josie’s argument seemed plausible. The mismatch between Kristine and the man was clear. It was unthinkable for them to be a couple.
Could this truly be Isabella’s scheme? If so, she was a terrible person. The crowd’s gaze shifted, suspicion thick in the air.
Yet, Isabella stood composed, her face glowing angelically in the light. She said gently, “Okay, suppose I did drug her, but wasn’t it Josie who brought everyone here? Obviously, this was a setup. Someone orchestrated this scene and then made sure it was witnessed. Josie is Kristine’s friend. Could I really have influenced her actions?”
Her reasoning left little space for Josie to defend herself.
Kristine gritted her teeth. “Josie just happened to walk in. Even if she hadn’t, you would’ve found someone else to do it!”
Tears poured down her cheeks as she sobbed, her voice shaking with despair. “I know I’m an obstacle to you, but you could have just told me! There was no need to do something like this to me. How can I go on living after this? I’d rather die!”
Her resentment toward Isabella reached its peak. Overwhelmed by her emotions, Kristine suddenly charged at the wall, aiming to end her misery.
Josie sprang into action to intercept her. “Kristine, don’t do this! Don’t give Isabella the satisfaction! Isabella is the one who should suffer the consequences!” Josie implored, grasping Kristine firmly.
“What’s the point in living?” Kristine murmured, collapsing into Josie’s hold, her complexion pale and tears continuously flowing. Her visible agony unsettled many spectators.