Chapter 630:
Joy made Katie nearly bounce in her seat, certain she was about to see Christina put in her place. Luck finally seemed to be on their side, and Dylan had chosen them.
A sneer curled on Brendon’s lips as he spoke. “Christina, you heard Mr. Scott. Why are you still standing there? Isn’t it time you apologized?”
Christina responded with a serene smile. “Are you sure that’s what Mr. Scott meant?” She was certain in her heart that Dylan would never choose to align himself with the Dawson family. Dylan’s sense of justice was far above Brendon’s, who couldn’t even compare.
A harsh laugh came from Katie. “You honestly think Mr. Scott’s here to defend you? Keep dreaming.”
Brendon’s patience snapped. “Christina, last warning. Apologize to Yolanda—right now!”
Yolanda, growing increasingly unsettled, gently tugged on Brendon’s sleeve and whispered, “Maybe we should just let this go…”
Dylan’s sharp, frigid voice cut through the air. “We’re not letting anything go.”
Katie’s eyes lit up. “Yolanda, don’t fret. Mr. Scott’s on your side.”
Katie figured Dylan must have been taken with Yolanda’s fashion sense. That had to be why he was stepping in. In her mind, Yolanda brought good fortune to the Dawson family, while Christina only ever seemed to attract trouble.
Yolanda kept telling herself that Dylan insisted on pursuing this probably out of his appreciation for her talent. But that uneasy feeling in her gut wouldn’t go away. Could things really be that simple?
“Mr. Scott, thank you for speaking up for me,” Yolanda said softly. “But I don’t want to hold Christina responsible. I just hope she can make peace with the Dawson family and help clear up the rumors of bad blood.”
“Those aren’t just rumors,” Christina cut in, her tone cold. “My relationship with the Dawsons has always been strained.”
“Christina, are you still refusing to make things right with us?” Yolanda asked, her voice hesitant. “If Mr. Scott decides to hold you accountable, I’m afraid you—”
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She didn’t finish, but the threat hung heavy in the air. If Christina didn’t play along to dispel the rumors, things might not end well for her.
“We won’t let this slide!” Katie jumped in, practically buzzing with malicious excitement. “She has to be held responsible and face the consequences.”
“Oh?” Christina said, a faint smirk tugging at her lips. “And how exactly do you plan to hold me accountable?”
“That depends on what Mr. Scott decides,” Katie replied quickly, glancing at Dylan with a hopeful smile. “Mr. Scott, how do you want to handle her?”
Dylan’s gaze turned sharp. “When did I say I was going to handle her?” he asked, voice like ice.
Confused, Katie blinked. “But… didn’t you say whoever did something wrong must be held accountable? Aren’t you going to do something about her?”
“I meant the wrongdoers would be held accountable,” Dylan replied, his voice dropping to a dangerous calm. “And I mean you guys, not Christina.”
The blood drained from Katie’s face. The rest of the Dawsons froze. Their fear of Dylan was raw and unmistakable.
“Us? Why?” Katie protested, feeling both shocked and wronged. “Christina’s the one who caused Yolanda to fall and get hurt!”
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