This was the first time I learned there were rumors about me and Adrian.
From the way she said 'again', that filthy rumor must have been circulating for quite some time.
I looked straight at Lisse, my gaze cold.
"You accused me of seducing Larry before. Now you're accusing me of seducing Adrian. Larry is my brother. Adrian is engaged to my sister. Haven't you learned anything at all?"
Lisse and the girls around her froze. They clearly hadn't expected me to confront the accusation so directly, especially in front of Adrian.
It seemed like the cat had gotten Lisse's tongue.
"Next time, don't speak carelessly," I said sharply. "Or you might face consequences you never expected."
I turned to Adrian and gave him an apologetic look. I knew these rumors existed only because it was me. If it had been anyone else talking normally with Adrian, no one would have said a word.
Adrian nodded, understanding.
