My Husband's Betrayal My Brothers' Revenge (Rebekah) novel Chapter 153

"So, you and your brother-in-law are 'best buds'? That's a new one," Patricia remarked.

"It's just my personality," Candice replied. "I get along with everyone like that. I'm not one of those delicate, girly types."

"You're a dancer, aren't you?" Patricia asked.

"That's right. You've heard of me?"

"I have. You sprained your ankle and had to sit out the big competition."

Patricia's casual words landed like a stone in a quiet pond.

Candice shot a look at Rebekah. "It wasn't an accident. My sister pushed me."

"Is that so? The video online looked like you just lost your footing. But it doesn't really matter." With a smile at Candice, Patricia said, "It just seems a bit weak for a principal dancer to skip a major competition over a sprained ankle, don't you think?"

Candice's expression hardened. "What did you just say?"

"I've seen celebrities finish filming with broken bones. Two years ago, a world-class ballerina got into a car crash a month before a competition. Her leg was a mess, but she had her doctor give her painkillers and performed anyway." Patricia looked at Candice with feigned bewilderment. "They say dancers have more grit than anyone, but here you are, the principal, quitting over a simple sprain."

Patricia's gaze drifted down to Candice's feet, which were clad in high heels.

"And from the looks of it, your ankle seems perfectly fine now."

Candice's face was a mask of thunder.

Benjamin slammed his fork down, the sharp sound cutting through the tension. "Miss, you're Rebekah's friend, which is the only reason you're at this table. What is the meaning of these attacks?"

"Attacks? I'm just stating facts," Patricia said with a shrug. "Rebekah kept working on her designs even with an injured wrist. A sprained ankle isn't that serious. To give up a competition over it… anyone who didn't know better might think you did it on purpose to frame Rebekah."

"That's the day after tomorrow, right?"

Candice nodded.

Benjamin's gaze followed Rebekah as she left the restaurant, his expression unreadable.

"I'll be there."

"Then it's a date!" Candice beamed. "Shawn and I will wait for you."

Benjamin agreed.

Once they were outside, Patricia launched into a tirade on Rebekah's behalf. Listening to her chatter, a warmth spread through Rebekah's chest. She looked up and suddenly froze, her eyes fixed on a familiar figure a short distance away.