The young ladies exchanged nervous glances. Esther's factual words and her sharp presentation of the core issue left them feeling uneasy.
"Do you genuinely believe you're worthy?" Melanie asked.
Esther leaned back with an air of absolute confidence as if the world rested in her hands. "If I'm not worthy, are you?"
A flicker of embarrassment crossed Melanie's eyes. "At least I haven't been married or been to prison like you!"
Esther chuckled mockingly. "When you all came to see me, aside from knowing my name is Esther, you knew nothing about me. Each of you comes from a wealthy background. Haven't your parents taught you not to judge without knowing the full story?"
Melanie and the others focused on Esther.
"Mr. Warner loves you so much…"
Esther was well aware that Bradley had gained a following of clueless girls with his affectionate act, oblivious to what he had done to her.
"I find it hard to comprehend. All of you are women, yet you choose to view things from a male perspective, not a female one.
"Who do you think Bradley loves? My younger sister?
"His so-called love caused her death!"
Before Esther could finish speaking, Logan strolled in, his warning gaze sweeping over the girls. Their parents and backgrounds flashed through his mind. These girls had been recommended for arranged marriages to him before. What did they hope to prove by embarrassing Esther?
Logan approached her and coldly glanced at the uninvited girls. "Esther, why talk to these disturbed girls? If they think Bradley's love is so great, they should go and enjoy it themselves."
"Logan, they said I'm not good enough for you."
These girls had intentionally come to upset Esther so she wouldn't miss the chance to upset them back.
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don't read at all. horrible story, makes me sick....