Chapter 1023 A Scapegoat

Facing the barrage of questions from reporters, William didn't play coy. "Audrey and I are friends. It was a pleasant surprise to run into her here today. Besides, why do I have to sit in the middle? We can sit wherever we want, right?"

In William's view, there was no such thing as a "middle seat"; he sat wherever he pleased.

Knowing they couldn't get more from William and not wanting to offend him, the reporter eventually backed off. However, they could question Audrey.

Suddenly, Audrey, who had been sitting unnoticed in a corner, became the center of media attention. Just moments ago, Lina had led the laughter at Audrey for being a nobody, but now those in the front rows truly became the overlooked ones.

Lina stomped her foot in frustration. The harder she had laughed at Audrey, the more embarrassed she felt now. With so many reporters watching, she didn't dare confront Audrey, but that didn't mean she would let it go.

Noticing Janice's fierce gaze, Lina had an idea. She cozied