Chapter 748


    Caleb was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and had met people from all walks of life.


    Hence, he immediately realized that the middle-ageddy was no pushover.


    She seems especially hostile to Lynnie.


    His initial friendly expression slipped as he asked icily, “Lynnie, do you know thisdy?”


    Did he just call Ashlyn “Lynnie?” Are they that close to each other?


    Mary froze, and her breath caught in her throat.


    Behind her, Penelope felt as though someone had punched her heart forcefully a few times. Her heart


    ached so much that she could barely breathe.


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    After all, she had just been humiliated in public.


    Ashlyn’s gaze swept over them beforending on Jenny and Hera, who were standing a distance away.


    A mocking glint shed across her eyes. “Of course I know them.”


    Massaging her brows, she replied impatiently, “They are my stepmother and stepsister. We used to


    stay under the same roof.”


    Everyone could not help but frown after hearing her exnation.


    Oh, I see. The crowd who was watching the debacle was inwardly surprised.


    Stepmothers were known for being evil, and Mary’s reaction proved that she was not on good terms


    with Ashlyn.


    Caleb’s gaze darkened as he observed Mary and Penelope, who were all dressed up.


    His gaze turned icy. There was even a tinge of anger in his countenance.


    He knew that Ashlyn’s family did not treat her well, but he had no idea her stepmother was this


    horrendous.


    Lynnie got bullied because no one would back her up. This is too much! Penelope is not even as pretty


    and elegant as Lynnie! Ha! I can’t believe they had the guts to demand to know if I’m Lynnie’s mentor.


    How could they ask that question in public? Are they fools?


    His expression was wintry as he asked, “Ma’am, what do you want?”


    The impatience in his voice was so evident that everyone instantly realized he found Mary annoying.


    He was not about to spare her dignity.


    “I-I just want to know how you got to know Ashlyn. She never even went overseas before, and she’s


    just an ordinary person,” Mary stammered.


    She could not wait to hear Caleb talk about his rtionship with Ashlyn.


    Her curiosity got the better of her. Caleb’s frosty expression scared the wits out of her, but she refused


    to give up.


    Her gaze thennded on Ashlyn. “How could you be Mr. Powell’s student? Stop spouting nonsense!”


    Everyone bristled at how impudent Mary was.


    James, especially, was already scowling in displeasure. “Ms. Canter, please watch your mouth. You’re


    in your fifties, right? How could you say that? Don’t you think you’ve gone overboard?” he chided.


    Hearing the underlying meaning in his words, Mary could not stop her cheeks from turning scarlet.


    Ashlyn was used to Mary and Penelope’s brazen attitude.


    They were greedy and materialistic hypocrites who looked like uncultured nouveau riche.


    “He’s my mentor, so there’s no way he’ll be someone else’s mentor in this lifetime,” came Ashlyn’s calm


    answer.


    Her lips curled up into a smirk, and the corner of her eyes raised in an arrogant manner.


    She looked extremely haughty.


    Upon hearing that, Caleb could not hide his delight. “Lynnie, are you finally admitting that I’m your


    mentor?” he asked earnestly.


    He had been chasing after Ashlyn for some time, so hearing her affirmation made his heart leap up


    with joy. He could hardly contain his happiness.


    Mary had never seen anyone as arrogant as Ashlyn. “How could you talk to me that way?” she


    instinctively retorted. “Is that how you treat an elder?”