Chapter 644

Christopher Cross's words carried an undeniable weight. Journalists, who had been given permission to enter, were frantically snapping photos. No one had expected that Lydia Green was actually Leslie Cross. Leslie’s gaze drifted toward Lydia Green and landed on her with a bright, dazzling smile. That smile, however, sent a chill down Lydia’s spine. Vivian Green unconsciously took a step back, her body visibly trembling. And when Marcus Green met Leslie’s eyes, his chest tightened as unease crept in. Today’s banquet invitation felt less like an honor and more like a trap—a modern-day ambush. True enough, Leslie’s voice chimed in, soft yet saccharine, “Dad, I’ve been bullied. What should I do about that?” Her tone was soothing, almost melodic, but for those who had witnessed Leslie’s methods before, it only raised the tension. The atmosphere instantly grew heavy. Someone was about to pay the price. Christopher’s gaze swept across the room, commanding and authoritative. “Leslie, you don’t