Chapter 63
Belle’s words were patting Elisa in an impossible position. Was she supposed to openly demand money from Kyle?
She couldn’t exactly announce that the Rivas family would cover the cost on his behalt either that would only invite more gossip. Worse, it would draw unnecessary attention to Kyle and force Elisa to share her “relationship” with him.
This was the last thing Elisa wanted
Despite the tension, Elisa maintained her composed demeanor, smiling lightly. “It’s all right, Ms. Cotton. I understand your concern, and I can assure you that all auction payments will be accounted for.
“All the guests here tonight are friends of the Rivas f
family. None of them would put us in a difficult position. But if someone were to do so, the Rivas family would handle it appropriately. Please rest assured.”
Her words were clear, and the wiser guests immediately picked up on the underlying meaning. Any further insistence would only embarrass Elisa herself. But Belle, noticing how Faith held the painting with such joy, couldn’t contain her anger. Seeing Kyle spend a fortune to make Faith happy only fueled her determination to humiliate him.
Just as she was about to speak, Chloe tugged at her ann and whispered, “nelle, that’s enough. Ms. Rivas is already starting to look upset.”
Belle knew Chloe was right. Elisa’s expression was beginning to tum colder, but Belle had no intention of letting Ryle off the hook so easily.
“Ms. Rivas, your generosity and landness are well known in Kerdonia. You wouldn’t let small matters trouble you. But allowing some fraud to slip through unnoticed would be disrespectful to you and to all of us here.
“This wouldn’t just damage the Rivas family’s reputation–it would be an insult to everyone who participated tonight. It’s best if you ensure all payments are property collected.”
Elisa gave Belle a meaningful look, and the audience’s expressions tumed strange.
Elisa still nodded lightly: “Fine. If it’s just to put everyone’s mind at ease, let’s do as Ms. Cotton suggested. “Ento.”
At Elise’s call, Enzo quickly stepped forward. “sis.”
“Chuck who hasn’t paid and collect the payment. Since someone’s questioning this, we’ll handle it by the miles. These are let them be humiliated, understand?
are all friends
friends of the Rivas family. We can’t
With such a dear him, Elisa immediately regained her composure.
in of it now.
Eno responded with the utmost respect, “Understood, sis. I’ll take care of in
Of course, lisa low exactly who hadn’t paid–Kyle Archer. It was intentional on her part not to collect it from him. The arrangement was already set to have Kyle’s bull quietly covered, and she would explain it to him privately later.
But with Belle stirring things up like this, the matter couldn’t just be swept under the rug anymore. Elisa’s meaning was crystal clear–no matter what Kyle’s situation was, Enzo was to declare the payinent settled.
Yet Enzo, Mill holding+ grudge because of Kyle’s closeness with Faith, was more than eager to see Kyle embarrassed. However, Enzo was also well aware humiliated Kyle, he would fare Elisa’s wath
, despite his unwillingness, he had to restrain himself and maintain Kyle’s dignity
Now, in front of everyone, Luco approached Kyle holding the card reader. “Mr. Archer, please make your payment.”
was stunned. For heaven’s sake, didn’t she practically tell him not to go? Why did he go anyway?
Kyle narrowed his eyes alightly. He hadn’t brought a card, or his chuckbook. It was a big deal; he could sign a
if he
acheck afterward or make a quick call to authorize a
Bursin Kyle jemained noved, Enzo sumed Belle was right–thai k Kyle was deliberately causing trouble. After all, the Rivas family owed him a favor, so they
Enzo’s gaze was full of disdain, but outwardly, he exhaled softly and lowered his voice. “Mr. Archer, just pull out app card. A gesture will da –—– I’ll b
The meaning was clear just po flagh the motions. As long as he said the payment was settled, it was good enough But Kyle had no card. He simply said, “I didn’t bring one. I’ll call someone to transfer the funds diperly, is that okay?”
