Chapter 317

Emily Hayes looked around the room, scanning the crowd. Everyone was just standing there, watching with amused faces like they were waiting for the drama to unfold. Not a single person seemed willing to back her up, and that realization hit her hard. People noticed her looking at them, and instantly, mocking smirks crept onto their faces. "Why are you staring at us, Miss Hayes? Don’t tell me you’re planning to back out of the apology? You were the one who brought up the bet first, weren’t you? What, can’t accept losing?" "Oh please, she’s the eldest daughter of the Hayes family. Losing shouldn’t be a problem, right? Or maybe she still thinks Summer cheated and she's the real winner. Classic—white lotus vibes, anyone?" The endless stream of sarcasm stung. Emily’s eyes turned red as she bit down on her lower lip, clenched her hands tightly, and looked utterly humiliated. But not one person felt sorry for her. Just as she opened her mouth to argue, Alexander Barron’s sharp gaze locked on