Chapter 190 I Could Misunderstand
“I heard the Ludwig family has rejected marriage alliance with the Sans family.” “But Ally seems to still have feelings for Ben. Don’t tell me the Ludwig family gave up such a good chance because of Jean.”
After all, the Sans Group was wealthy and would benefit the Ludwig family with their wealth. Thus, the two families forming an alliance would allow them to grow their influence.
The Ludwig family would know this too. Ben frowned. He avoided Ally and walked away from her. However, Ally followed him and grabbed his arm before everyone. “I think we have some misunderstanding between us. Why don’t we find a place to talk about it?”
“Misunderstanding? We have no misunderstanding between us.” Ben pulled his arm away and responded coldly, “But you should know I don’t like you or wish to marry you. Please stay away from me.”
Ally was rendered speechless. Her eyes welled up with tears as she said, “Ben, why are you doing this to me? What does she have that I don’t?”
Ally did not fear embarrassment and said whatever she wanted. “I was the one who was in a relationship with you, and your mother approved of me. How can you let Jean come between us?” Ally blamed everything on Jean to regain her dignity.
Edgar’s expression darkened as he walked in. He looked toward the back of the room and noticed Jean standing by the washroom door. Ally had the privilege as the daughter of the wealthy Sans family.
Since she was never married, everyone thought the Ludwig family would have chosen her over Jean. Thus, everyone assumed it was Jean who seduced Ben using unsavory means and ruined the relationship between Ludwig and the Sans family.
“I heard Jean managed to obtain a joint project with Royden Group today. She’s incredible.” “No way! She probably snagged that project using her pretty face and unsavory skills she learned from Luminance Club.”
“Shut up!” Ben glared at Ally. “Don’t you dare say those words about Jean! I have known Jean for many years. You have no right to slander her.”
Farra also came over to support Ben. “I talked to your parents a long time ago. Ben and you are not meant to be. You should stop pestering him.”
Ally bit her lip furiously. Even Farra has fallen for Jean’s tricks!
Then, Ally’s eyes flashed with a sly plan.
“Mrs. Ludwig, I believe there is a misunderstanding! I wanted to go to the hospital to take care of Ben when he was injured in the accident. However, Jean told me she was in a relationship with Ben. That was why I left.”
Ben could not stand it anymore.
“Jean would never say something like this.”
“You are not a woman, so you don’t know her well. She wanted to cling to you. Yet, she refused to give up on Edgar. Otherwise, how did she manage to get the project with Royden Group? You have all fallen for her tricks. She is only using you.” Then, Ally still refused to stop. “Furthermore, my brother went to the summit today and told me that Jean was alone with Edgar in a meeting room for a long time.”
“So what?”
A stern voice sounded before Ben could speak.
Ally glanced toward the voice fearfully and saw Edgar standing nearby. Furthermore, Jean was behind him.
“Jeannie.” Ben wanted to rush to Jean, but Myer stopped him.
Myer said to Ben. “That’s enough. Don’t make the matter worst. This is the Knox family’s birthday banquet.”
“But…”
Ben furrowed his brow. He desperately wanted to go to Jean and tell her he did not believe anything Ally had said.
“Jean is a clever girl. She understands even if you say nothing. However, you must not say anything now. It will only make the matter worst.” Myer was also furious with Ally for slandering the Ludwig family’s reputation.
However, he considered the fact that they still needed to collaborate with Sans Group. Thus, he could not humiliate them in public.
Therefore, Ben had no choice but to stand still and look down helplessly.
At the same time, Jean followed Edgar and came to a stop before Ally.
She looked at Ally firmly and said, “Ms. Sans, when did I ever say those words to you?”
“It… It was at the hospital,” Ally answered fearlessly, knowing she had the support of the Sans family. She did not care about the consequences of her words.
Ally believed as long as she insisted, Jean would not be able to refute her.
At the time, Ally left Ben after knowing he would have to go through an amputation.
It was a fact known not only to Jean but the whole Ludwig family.
Unfortunately, the Ludwig family was concerned about their business collaboration with the Sans family and could not bring it up.
Thus, Jean suddenly found herself wrongly accused, and no one cared to defend her reputation.
Jean glanced at Ben with mixed feelings.
She understood why the Ludwig family remained silent. However, their silence gave Jean no choice but to deal with the accusations against her alone.
“I don’t care about other matters. But just now, you said I was alone in a meeting room with Jean for a long time. What do you mean?” Edgar glanced at Ally intimidatingly.
Ally tried to avoid his gaze. “I… I was only telling the truth. I didn’t mean anything.”
“Is that so?” Edgar stood before Jean and shielded her from Ally.
Then, his voice turned cold. “My lawyers will pay you a visit tomorrow morning. Then, you can explain to them.”
Ally was stunned.
I only said a few words. Does he have to call his lawyers on me?
“Mr. Royden, I didn’t accuse you of anything. There’s no reason for you to act so harshly.” Ally bit her lip and put on a pitiful expression.
She even moved toward Ben to hide behind him.
Unfortunately for her, such acts were useless against Edgar.
Edgar smirked and replied, “You didn’t say anything, but weren’t you implying something unsavory happened between Jean and me? I have no problem pursuing this matter, and I do not fear the Sans Group. I will not hesitate to seek compensation for the damages to my reputation.”
He left right after saying that.
However, he noticed Jean was still stunned at her spot and turned back to frown at her. “Why are you still standing here? Are you waiting for people to create more rumors about us?”
Before Jean could respond, Edgar dragged her away from the crowd.
Jean frowned and grumbled, “I don’t need your help.”
“Who said I was helping you? Her slander affects Royden Group and my reputation.” Edgar regarded Jean coldly. “Also, you have witnessed how the Ludwig family treated you just now. Are you sure you still want to offer yourself to them?”
Jean’s expression darkened.
She could not figure out what he meant by those words.
However, his words made her indignant and angry. He has no right to say that to me!
“I have always been stupid. Otherwise, why would I have married you? Mr. Royden, please stop doing things that can cause me to misunderstand. Lest I become confused and trust the wrong man again.”
