Chapter 79

Sabrina turned to Yasmine with a pitiful look. For a split second, a flash of embarrassment crossed Yasmine's face at being called out, but it vanished almost instantly, replaced by her usual air of dominance. She said, "This is the Ashford residence. It wasn't your place to speak before, and it isn't now. If you come to pick something up, then get it and be on your way." Sabrina leaned in toward Yasmine, arching her brow in triumph at Noelle. "Who do you think you are? Trying to turn us against each other?" Noelle didn't even blink. "You're right. This is the Ashford residence. I didn't have anything to say here before, and I sure don't now. She paused, turning to Yasmine. "But maybe stop assuming everyone's dying to be associated with the Ashfords. And for the record, it wasn't my idea to come here to get my stuff." She shot a quick look at Conner. He wasn't about to admit that he had been the one who insisted she come here in person, but they both knew it. He averted her gaze