Chapter 446

Ariana was momentarily stunned, but Stefan reacted instantly. He stepped forward urgently, his voice laced with desperation, "Alli, I swear, nothing happened between us. Please believe me." Allison let out a cold laugh, her eyes flashing with disbelief. "Nothing happened? Then why did she come all the way here to demand I step aside? She told me you slept together." Ariana: "..." Even Lambert's eyes narrowed slightly at that. Exchanging a glance with Ariana, a silent understanding passed between them. Meanwhile, Stefan was frantically defending himself. "No! Absolutely not! Lexi did approach me before, but I never crossed that line. If you're talking about that photo, I can explain. At that party, I had no idea she'd be there. I drank a bit too much—I think she might have slipped something into my drink. But I'm certain nothing happened between us." A storm brewed in the depths of his eyes as he recalled the incident. He never imagined Lexi, a woman from a respectable family, could sto