The Moment I Stepped Into His World as the Fake Girlfriend, I Became the Real Prize novel Chapter 136

During the family's brutal succession war, Sterling had been hidden away under an assumed name in a small town for his own protection, which was how he met Lydia.

"Love is blind. What makes you so sure he hasn't noticed?"

Jasper retorted smoothly as Leon and Liam prepared to argue back.

At that moment, Lydia arrived, with Sasha trailing slightly behind her, wearing a white surgical mask that concealed most of her face.

The entire crowd instinctively stared, eager to see if she was bruised.

The mask alone was enough confirmation; Lorelei's post was probably entirely accurate.

Sasha had ambushed Elena, but Sterling had arrived just in time. Ignoring Lydia's pleas, he let Elena beat Sasha to a pulp.

Lorelei, who had been lying in wait, immediately pounced. "Oh my, why the mask? Did your face get beaten so badly you can't show it in public?"

Surprisingly, Sasha, who usually fought back ferociously, remained dead silent under the mockery.

"Lorelei, what happened yesterday wasn't entirely Sasha's fault. She learned her lesson, and Ms. Larkin apologized to her. The matter is resolved. There's no need to be so aggressive."

Lydia stopped and met Lorelei's gaze.

Lorelei scoffed, entirely unfazed. "She brought a group to jump Elena. She got what was coming to her. If Elena apologized, it's just because she's a sweetheart. It doesn't change the fact that Sasha started the fight!"

Lydia lowered her eyes, her long hair spilling over her shoulder. "But your Ms. Larkin nearly killed her..."

"Wow, how dramatic. She's standing right here, isn't she? Be reasonable, Lydia. Elena was acting in self-defense. If she hit a little too hard, it was an accident!"

"Even if Sasha was severely injured, Elena wouldn't be liable!"

Lorelei's defense of Elena was absolute.

Lydia stared at her, her hands curling into fists.

Unable to take it anymore, Sasha snapped, "Step aside, Lydia. Let me handle her."

She had debated skipping class today.

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