Chapter 440
Most guests were unaware of the past conflicts between Sophia Laurent and Emily Lowell.
But Adrian Valdemar was different.
To get closer to Sophia, he had thoroughly investigated her feud with the Lowell family.
"You enjoyed all the privileges as the Lowell heiress, yet caused trouble everywhere after the real daughter returned. Now you're bringing these tricks to the Valdemar family?"
Adrian sneered. "Too bad we're not blind like the Lowells..."
Emily's face paled.
She finally recognized him as the actor who played the Young Marquis in "Empress."
"Mr. Valdemar, must you humiliate me just to defend your sister-in-law?"
The guests were surprised by the Valdemars' fierce protection of Sophia.
It was just an apology. Why such a strong reaction?
Several guests with business ties to the Cunninghams spoke up.
"As hostess, shouldn't Mrs. Valdemar apologize when a guest falls?"
But Valdemar allies immediately countered.
"Didn't you hear Emily was the one who crashed into her? Does being Ryan Cunningham's fiancée give her license to twist the truth?"
All eyes turned to Alexander Valdemar.
Sophia rested her chin on one hand, smiling at him with amusement.
Alexander met her gaze.
His heart softened. He gently stroked her hair.
"I won't let you be wronged."
Under the warm golden lights, the strikingly handsome man gazed tenderly at his delicate wife—a breathtaking scene.
The crowd was stunned by the rare gentleness from this usually aloof man.
When Alexander looked up, his eyes turned icy.
"Call the police," he ordered coldly. "Ryan Cunningham's fiancée attempted to murder my wife and unborn child."
Gasps filled the room as guests stepped back.
Adrian's eyes lit up.
"Attempted murder with solid evidence. Brilliant move!"
Ryan's face darkened.
"Alexander, are you declaring war on the Cunninghams? The Valdemars are being too arrogant in front of all these people!"
He tried to turn other families against the Valdemars.
Alexander surveyed the crowd, his voice steady and commanding.
"Anyone who harms my wife and child will face the full consequences."
The guests who had been swayed by Ryan now understood.
Protecting one's family was only natural. What was wrong with that?