Chapter 35
"Enough!" At that moment, Jarred, who was seated at the same table as Avery, suddenly stood up. His voice was firm yet polite as he said, "Miss Carter, Mrs. Murphy, tonight is Zoe’s graduation celebration. I kindly ask you both to give me this favor. Let’s set aside your grievances until after the party. Let Zoe enjoy her evening in peace."
Avery smiled, realizing that now that things were turning against the Murphy family, the Murray family had finally decided to step in. She didn’t rush to respond; instead, she gave Regina a cold, steady look.
Regina was reluctant, but she didn’t have enough evidence to prove that Avery had stolen the diamond ring. She was also worried that any surveillance footage Avery presented might work against the Murphy family, and she feared the influence of Harry, who was backing Avery. Reluctantly, she took the way out offered to her.
"The Murphy family and the Murray family are longtime friends, so of course, we’ll respect your wishes."
With that, Avery graciously spread her hands. "Since Zoe went through so much trouble to invite my entire family, I’ll give her this favor as well."
Jarred smiled. "Thank you all. Let’s raise a toast."
Avery raised her glass and took a small sip of red wine. After she sat down, Arthur leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Avery, after they accused you like that, why did you let them off so easily? I think you should’ve shown the footage and made them apologize."
Avery chuckled softly. "There is no footage."
Arthur blinked in surprise. "What? What do you mean?"