Chapter 160

Tobias had taken a few bites of the dishes and hadn't been able to eat anymore. Cedric had tried to stop him, but he had ignored it and stubbornly come out to check on Lucy.

He had rushed out and seen Mariam putting Lucy in a difficult position. He was about to step forward and help the latter.

However, Lucy handled the situation calmly and confidently. She even retorted to Mariam without any fear.

Tobias was amused by her sharp tongue. He saw her in a new light again.

Lucy took the gift out and saw how surprised Mariam was. So, she said, "I bought it over the counter."

"You bought it over a counter in Azureville? That's not possible. You must've bought a counterfeit to fool me!"

Tobias sighed. He stepped forward and said, "I bought the gifts with Lucy, Mariam. If you suspect her, you suspect me."

Mariam had been yelling at Lucy a moment ago. However, she immediately adopted a pleasant and tender look when Tobias was around.

Mariam said with a smile, "That's not what I mean