In any case, Brendan had made the first move, making it difficult for them to gain the favor of the onlookers.

Deirdre turned toward Amelie and calmly spoke. "Ms. Murray, you claim that Brendan harassed you. Do you have any concrete evidence to support your claim? How can you prove that he harassed you? If you continue making these allegations without proof, causing public outrage against us, I can sue you for slander."

Amelie's expression changed, and she clenched her hand, causing her eyes to redden.

"So you're saying that he harassed me... but I still need to provide evidence to prove it?"

"Of course!" Deirdre chuckled. "In that case, I could also say that you initially seduced Brendan, but when he rejected you, you became angry and had your boyfriend insult him, leading to Brendan retaliating. In that scenario, it would be your fault, wouldn't it?"

Brendan glanced at Deirdre sideways, surprised that she had accidentally revealed the truth.

Amelie looked flustered upon hearing