Stella didn't flinch under Jasper's intense gaze. With a calm demeanor, she asked, "So, Mr. Wilkinson, have you made up your mind?"
In the crowd were business associates of The Wilkinson Group and members from competing families. Known for his unfiltered remarks, Jasper had made numerous enemies. Failing to keep his promise today could lead to this incident being exaggerated and negatively impacting his company.
Jasper, still reluctant, glanced at Haynes, hoping for some support. Stella always listened to Haynes, so his words would surely have an impact. However, Haynes didn't return his look, his eyes fixed solely on Stella.
Under immense pressure, Jasper's face twitched as he finally knelt down, barking out a humiliated "Woof… Woof!"
The spectators burst into laughter at the absurdity of the scene. Jasper experienced a blend of shame and rage, his face flushed with embarrassment. He didn’t need to look around to sense the mocking stares directed at him.
Abby captured the moment on her phone, delighted at the thought of keeping Jasper from bullying Star again. Rachel turned away, embarrassed beyond words, while Haynes remained indifferent. Deanna couldn't tolerate Stella's victorious demeanor and sneered, "You think you're a big fish just because you're in a small pond! Win once and you think you’re unbeatable?" She added, "You didn’t even finish high school, did you? At most, you have a middle school diploma. No matter how good you are at the violin, how far can that really take you? All the famous musicians come from top universities."
"A middle schooler... Ha, you probably can't even speak a second language," Deanna taunted.
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