Now everyone present knew the truth.
Benico had said so himself.
The guests who had praised Lucinda a few minutes ago now looked at her angrily.
Tessâ eyes were full of contempt.
She proudly raised her chin.
âYou heard it.
Master Perez confirmed that you are not his apprentice You liar! You have stolen from the master, and you will be punished!â
Cyrus frowned and was about to say something, but Lucinda grabbed his wrist.
Stepping forward, Lucinda smiled.
âI never claimed to be Benicoâs apprentice.
Why would I feel ashamed?â
Tess was stunned.
Carlson looked embarrassed.
He had brought up the matter first.
Lucinda hadnât really admitted it, nor did she deny it either.
Did she deliberately stay silent so that everyone would misunderstand the situation?
Lucindaâs words didnât satisfy those present.
On the contrary, they hated her more.
Tess snorted.
âThen you stole Master Perezâs martial arts moves.
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Explain yourself!â
Lucinda covered her bright smile with her hand.
âYou seem sure that I stole from Benico, ignoring the possibility that he learned from me.
â
The audience were in uproar.
Criticisms became more and more intense.
âOh my God! How dare she?â
âHow can she have the audacity to say that?â
âHow arrogant she is!â
âShe uses Master Perezâs first name as though they are intimate friends.
She is so ill bred.
Iâm really shocked!â