Chapter 1193 Shifting Blame

"If it has to come down to an official investigation, Ms. Blake's accident actually has nothing to do with us Harpers.

"In fact, we didn't even invite Ms. Blake to our house. She was the one who shamelessly showed up at our banquet unannounced."

Maria, who had been crying silently on the side, became furious upon hearing Bethany's words.

"Our Monica has always been nothing but well-mannered! She wouldn't have gone to the Harper residence if she hadn't been invited.

"You Harpers are a prestigious family as well. Now that something bad has happened, you're planning to shirk responsibility?" Maria barked out.

Bethany glanced at Maria indifferently and sighed.

Then, Bethany said, "We're not shirking responsibility. But since your husband insists that we provide an explanation, that's all we can give you.

"Madam Blake here is well aware of what really happened. We didn't invite her to the banquet, nor did we extend the invite to your daughter. Madam Blake here was the one who came un