Chapter 975:
Edward was about to confront Quinn when Elyse intervened, raising a hand. “This is trivial. I can handle this myself. There’s no need for you to intervene.” With a comforting glance at Edward, she strode confidently toward Quinn.
Elyse stood bravely before him, unfazed by his hostile stare. “You’ve come to advocate for Fiona, haven’t you? Let me ask you, do you base your judgment solely on her account? Is her story enough to convince you that I’ve mistreated her?”
Quinn responded, “Fiona is benevolent and soft-spoken. I trust everything she tells me. She wouldn’t deceive me.” Elyse scoffed. “She wouldn’t lie? That’s the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard.”
Fiona had recently indoctrinated Quinn, persuading him that Elyse was inherently malicious. To him, Elyse’s amiable front was merely an act—a hypocrite’s disguise. He was resolved to unveil her duplicity publicly, aiming to reveal her true character. In his view, he was engaged in a noble fight, like a valiant knight protecting the woman he adored.
Elyse observed the extent of Quinn’s delusion. A typically reserved and introspective man had become belligerent due to his affection for Fiona. Their love was something Elyse found difficult to confront.
Taking out her phone, Elyse declared, “You doubt Fiona was expelled from Mr. Tucker’s studio due to her own misconduct? Very well, I’ll call Cody now and let him clarify it for you. If my words don’t convince you, perhaps you’ll trust what my teacher has to say.”
Quinn paused, unsure. “You’re not planning to have someone pretend to be Cody, are you?”
Elyse grinned confidently. “I’ll place the call now. You can speak to him directly and see for yourself.”
Quinn, still wary, feared Elyse, cunning as she seemed, might be plotting some deceit. However, just as she was about to make the call, Fiona burst in, unable to hold back any longer.
“Stop it, Elyse! How much longer will you continue to blame me? Do you enjoy this?” Fiona exclaimed, her voice charged with emotion, suggesting Elyse had committed some heinous act.
Yet Elyse felt no guilt. With a smirk, she retorted, “Fiona, you’re only intervening because you’re scared Cody will reveal all your misdeeds once I call him, right?”