"I didn’t mean any harm," Alora said tearfully, her voice trembling. "I’ve never seen that man before, and the way he was spending so much money on Liza without reason seemed... inappropriate. I only thought it was suspicious. “I was doing it for Gavin’s sake, trying to persuade Liza to cut ties with that man. I didn’t expect it to offend XL. I didn’t have any malicious intent. Now my mother is caught up in this mess because of me.” James’s expression darkened as he listened. “Liza is nothing but trouble! If a man is lavishly spending on her and they’re not related, it’s natural for people to misunderstand. "She only has herself to blame for her tarnished reputation. If it were you in her place, Alora, no one would dare to think such things!” Alora lowered her gaze, looking genuinely distressed. “I’m worried that offending XL might implicate my brother as well. I’m afraid…”James softened his tone and reassured her, “Don’t worry, Alora. I’ll take care of it. There’s an auction happening in Li City in two days. I heard XL once mentioned wanting a particular handmade violin to gift to his younger sister. If we manage to secure that violin and offer it to him as an apology, it might mend things with him.” At the mention of XL’s "younger sister," Alora’s thoughts immediately turned to Liza. Could Liza actually be XL’s sister? No way. She dismissed the idea quickly. Liza didn’t have an elder brother—of that, she was certain. XL must have been trying to protect Teacher Ewan’s reputation by calling Liza his sister. That’s the only explanation, she thought to herself. Regaining her composure, Alora nodded. “If I can gift him that violin, perhaps he won’t hate the Clint Family anymore. But…” She hesitated. “That violin is handmade and worth five million dollars. I don’t have that kind of money right now.”James immediately caught on to what she was implying. With a confident smile, he patted his chest. “Five million is nothing. I’ll handle it for you!” “James! I can’t let you—” “Alora, we’re friends. A violin is just a small gesture. Five million is insignificant to me if it means making you happy! You mean more to me than any amount of money. I’ve never given such an expensive gift to anyone before—not even my girlfriend. But for you, I’d buy it no matter the cost.” Alora’s cheeks flushed, and she offered him a gentle smile. “James, you’re the best.” Meanwhile, Henry, who had been hiding nearby and overhearing the entire exchange, felt his heart sink. His eyes reflected a mixture of disappointment and frustration. This James truly is something else… Henry thought bitterly. If James was so devoted to Alora, why did he seek out other women? Why not simply stay with her?Alora treated James as a friend but seemed closer to him than his girlfriend. Wasn’t this bordering on an emotional affair? As if confirming her thoughts, James gently embraced Alora and spoke in a low voice, “Alora, there’s something else. I looked into Liza and discovered that she never took the college entrance examination.” Alora’s eyes lit up instantly, a glint of mischief flashing across them. “That can’t be true, can it?” “She didn’t take the exam but still managed to get into Li City University,” James sneered. “It’s obvious she seduced someone or has a sugar daddy pulling strings for her. He must have secured her admission.” Feigning surprise, Alora frowned. “How could a prestigious institution like Li City University, with its century-old reputation, allow someone like her to teach there?” Meanwhile, Liza received a message from XL and raised an eyebrow. She asked firmly, “Teacher, did you say something to Xavier that got him worked up?”Teacher Ewan reclined lazily in his chair, looking amused. “You know your Brother. When he’s upset, he doesn’t just get angry—he becomes dangerous. If I hadn’t persuaded him repeatedly, he might’ve done worse to Alora than simply kicking her out.” Liza nodded in agreement. That sounded just like her Xavier. Though he appeared gentle and harmless, his temper, when provoked, could make him lethal. At that moment, her phone rang, and she glanced at the screen. It was a call from the Sinclair family’s old residence. Her expression shifted into one of confusion. Why was the Sinclair family suddenly contacting her? Teacher Ewan noticed her hesitation and spoke up. “The Sinclair Family has been pestering your Albert recently, begging for his forgiveness.” Surprised, Liza exclaimed, “Albert didn’t tell me about this!” Teacher Ewan smiled knowingly. “He probably didn’t want to burden you, knowing how much you despise the Sinclair Family. But even they wouldn’t dare harm you now. Isn’t it time you take the initiative and deal with them?” There was a subtle sharpness in his tone, though his words were as refined as ever. Despite the tactful phrasing, Liza grasped his meaning immediately. It was time to pay the Sinclair Family a visit.