“Mr.


    Klein, may I propose a toast?” Courtney said, feigning shyness.


    “I’m really sorry about what happenedst time.


    ”


    Andrew didn’t even nce Courtney’s way and kept talking to others.


    This caused those around to give Courtney meaningful looks.


    Courtney’s cheeks turned red.


    She bit her lip, thinking Andrew hadn’t heard her.


    “Mr.


    Klein, may I offer a toast to you?”


    But Andrew continued to ignore her.novelbin


    Someughter from behind made Courtney incredibly embarrassed.


    She sensed someone was mocking her.


    Feeling wronged, Courtney moved closer to Andrew and said, “Mr.


    Klein, there are some misunderstandings between us; I’m really innocent.


    If Madisyn hadn’t hurt me first, I wouldn’t have acted that way.


    ”


    Courtney started to feel sorry for herself and began to sob.


    “Are you an idiot?” Andrew finally spoke, but his words were harsh and his gaze was filled with disgust.


    “Why would youe to your cousin’s boyfriend and speak ill of her?”


    Andrew’s mocking tone nearly crushed Courtney.


    She had thought Andrew was simply uninterested in her, but she hadn’t anticipated such cruel words from him.


    This shifted the crowd’s gaze to even more scornful looks.


    Just as Courtney felt she might copse, Tatiana stepped in and said, “Andrew, she just wanted to exin to you personally.


    Please, don’t misunderstand her intentions.


    ”


    Andrew showed no interest in continuing the conversation.


    After Tatiana and Courtney walked away, Courtney still felt the sting of mockery from those around her.


    Unable to hold back, Courtney burst into tears.


    Tatiana tried to console her, saying, “Don’t be upset.


    This is just how Andrew is.


    He doesn’t care about anyone’s feelings, and you were a bit rash just now.


    ”


    Courtney bit her lip and remained silent.


    She believed she was a better woman than Madisyn.


    Why did Andrew detest her so much? It must be Madisyn’s doing.


    She red at Madisyn and suddenly approached her.


    “Madisyn, are you happy now?”


    Madisyn was eating her steak when someone suddenly blocked her view.


    Looking up, she saw Courtney and said, “Please, no drama.


    ”


    Courtney replied bitterly, “Madisyn, have you been talking about me behind my back to Andrew? Why else would he despise me so much?”


    “You’ve earned his disdain,” Madisyn responded tly.