Chapter 276: Tina, Was It You?

Velma Lehman glared at everyone present, cursing under her breath. She then turned to Tina and said, “The Lehman family may not be prominent in Ashbury, but my great-uncle holds some influence here. If anyone dares to trouble you, we'll be the first to stand by you.” These words weren't just Velma's own; she considered Tina her best friend and was ready to defend her, even if she lacked the means. This protective stance was actually something her grandparents and parents had insisted she adopt before coming to Ashbury. Tina had done a favor for the Lehman family, and they were determined to repay it. Her parents were concerned about Tina's well-being in the Reed family's territory, hence Velma's declaration. They were late to the party and unaware of the earlier events. On their way there, Albert Sitwell had seen a live stream on Cactus's channel mentioning Miss Reed, which immediately set off alarms, prompting them to hurry. Upon arriving at the banquet hall, they overheard accusati