ncing at Joann, Bet took the lead and apologized, “I’m sorry, Niki.


    It’s Joann’s mistake.


    I apologize on her behalf.


    Please forgive us.


    ”


    Niki responded without emotion, “It’s her issue.


    You don’t need to apologize for her.


    I simply don’t want her wearing a fake dress and associating it with me.


    Today is an important asion.


    She doesn’t need to say sorry.


    Just change the dress, and we can move on.


    ”


    Bet nodded in understanding of Niki’s thoughts.


    Turning to Joann with a stern tone, he said, “Just do what Niki suggested and change the dress.


    ”


    Joann looked at him sadly and protested, “I can’t…”


    “It’s your special day today.


    You should be happy,” Lindsay interjected, feigning kindness.


    She held Joann’s hand and added, “I have an extra dress.


    Let’s change into it.


    It’s just as beautiful.


    ”


    Initially resistant, Joann didn’t want to give in.


    However, seeing Bet’s growing impatience, she feared his anger if she persisted.


    Reluctantly, she bit her lip and conceded, “Alright.


    ”


    She reluctantly went along with Lindsay.


    Bet apologized to Niki once more, saying, “I apologize for the inconvenience.


    Joann can be quite stubborn.


    ”


    Niki and Bet had been childhood friends, but their contact had waned after the Lowell family moved overseas.


    Niki had heard rumors about how Joann had hooked up with Bet.


    Now, witnessing Joann’s unreasonable behavior firsthand, he couldn’t bear to see Bet spend his life with someone like her.


    In a quiet tone, he advised Bet, “Someone like Joann isn’t right for you.


    It might be best to end things before you officially get engaged, to prevent futureplications for your family.


    ”


    Bet remained silent.


    Niki didn’t press further, just gave Bet a reassuring pat on the shoulder.


    Once Bet departed, Niki winked at Matthew and approached him, saying, “You owe me a favor.


    ”


    Then he left.


    Matthew arrivedte and wasn’t fully informed, but after pondering for a moment, he pieced together the situation and understood Niki’s meaning.


    His expression darkened slightly.


    Feeling that Ste had been treated unfairly, he questioned her, “Did they bully you?”Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.


    Ste was momentarily taken aback before understanding his inquiry.


    She proceeded to recount the entire incident to him.


    After finishing, she shrugged and remarked, “I didn’t really suffer any harm, but I think Joann probably hates me now.


    Luckily, after today’s engagement party, I won’t have to see her again.


    ”


    In the lounge, Joann slipped into an extra dress she had packed.