When he heard what Xavier said, Arthur's expression turned ugly. "Are you trying to stand up for her?"

"I'm only asking you if all the things you've taught me all these years—are any of them true?" Xavier enunciated every word. "You've been in this industry for so long. You always stick to the rules. Why did you interfere with a competition this time?"

"Even if I didn't interfere with the competition, those brats in Miller Jewels wouldn't win anyway! I'm only helping them face reality sooner."

Arthur continued, saying, "You, on the contrary. You should pay attention to your own status. Your marriage with Kayla has been set. The entire Northerna City knows that you two are getting married soon, yet you're here standing up for another woman. You can't even do a simple thing like not getting involved in other people's affairs."

Arthur sneered and said domineeringly, "It looks like my decision to kick Yvonne out of the competition was correct. I don't believe you'll be able to behave y