Chapter 294

“Mrs. Wallace, I get that you’re trying to stand up for your tutor, but I really don’t think what you believe about Leon and her is that simple. As far as I know, those two go way back. My son gave her plenty of gifts, and she accepted them, didn’t she? If she truly felt nothing for him, why take the gifts then?” Mrs. Sterling defended her son without backing down.

Lilah Hart let out a small, cold laugh. “Oh, you mean those random plants? Then I’m afraid you’ve misunderstood—those were all grown at our house. What does that have to do with Heather? Gabriel and Leon have been friends for years. So if Gabriel accepted a few plants from Leon, would you say he’s got improper feelings for him too?”

That shut down Mrs. Sterling pretty hard.

Especially now, with rumors flying that Leon liked men.

Lilah’s words were a direct hit.

“Mrs. Wallace, we’re not here to make trouble today. No matter what, Leon and Miss Taylor have known each other a long time—surely it