Chapter 42
Andrew was clearly uneasy seeing Alexander standing up for Avery like that and couldn’t help but ask, "So, Mr. Moran, are you saying you’re the only one worthy of Avery? What exactly is your relationship with her?"
The crowd fell silent, thinking,
’The newly acknowledged young master of the Murphy family is gutsy! He actually dares to openly question Mr. Moran! Great, with someone like him around, we don’t have to risk stepping up ourselves to hear Mr. Moran’s response.’
Alexander remained calm as he replied, "There’s no connection between me and you, and likewise, there’s no connection between Miss Carter and you. So whatever my relationship with Miss Carter is, it’s none of your concern."
Andrew’s face flushed with embarrassment. "But... but my family has done a lot for Avery..."
"Mr. Murphy, don’t overstate your family’s contributions," Alexander cut him off coldly. "Whether the Murphy family has done much for Miss Carter, I can’t say. But you’ve been living abroad all these years and only returned to the Murphy family a few days ago. It’s clear you’ve done nothing for her." He then turned to Avery and asked, "Miss Carter, isn’t that right?"
"You’re absolutely right." Avery nodded firmly. "He hasn’t done anything for me, so he has no place to say anything about me."
Andrew was left speechless. He glanced over at his parents, hoping they’d back him up. Isaac and Regina looked furious and unwilling to swallow their pride, but they stayed silent, clearly not wanting to cross Alexander. Frustrated, Andrew grabbed a glass of red wine and angrily downed it in one go.
The crowd quietly exchanged glances, astonished, thinking, Isn’t Mr. Moran supposed to be the cold, unapproachable type? Why is he so sharp-tongued tonight? Is it all for Avery? Good thing we haven’t had a chance to target her!