Samantha Tate stumbled backward, nearly losing her balance.
Everyone strained their ears, listening intently.
"What?"
Alexander Sterling's voice turned to ice the moment Evan mentioned Stella Dawson was present. "Who started this rumor?"
"No one..." Samantha's voice trembled as she instinctively reached for Evan's phone.
James Lee stepped forward, blocking her path with a cold expression.
"Move, James Lee! Who do you think you are?"
"Just another lackey for the second Sterling son!"
Though James had excellent academic records and a decent appearance, his modest background meant nothing to someone of Samantha's perceived status. She wouldn't dare confront Evan directly, so she directed her venom at James instead.
"Which girl?"
Alexander's voice cut through ag
