Kiran Lauder wasn't surprised. He knew what had happened to that female reporter. Although he had no hand in the accusations his family and the Carlton's had thrown at her, he didn't exactly prevent it either.
Why should he? If that reporter hadn't made it seem as if he and Riana were having a midnight tryst like an illicit couple, Vanessa wouldn't have broken the engagement with him.
Vanessa expected Kiran's lack of reaction. Such a big scandal had happened that ruined his reputation—of course he would have done all he could to investigate it.
"Leny Reyes is my friend, and your family is trying to pin down the blame on her. Did you know about this?"
"Yes." Kiran's voice was calm, his eyes steady on hers. "I know about it."
Vanessa felt anger rise up in her chest. As expected! He and
