When Chen Jiao's words fell, my mind instantly detonated like a giant thunder, exploding into a blank void.
Originally, I just wanted to use the gown to shut her up and take the chance to ruin it with her own hands, giving me a reason not to attend the engagement party. However, I hadn't foreseen Master Zhao returning at this juncture and forcing Chen Jiao to directly turn against me and bite back, despite lacking evidence.
Master Zhao gave a hum, his expression unchanging, but he turned to glance at me coldly, "Huanhuan, is what she's saying true?"
A shiver ran down my spine, and all my hair stood on end.
Yet, I dared not reveal the slightest bit of panic on my face. Master Zhao was the type of man who could see right through anyone who showed even a hint of fluster.
Clutching my fingertips tightly, I feigned a petulant attitude and clung to him.
