Chapter 372
Sophia Laurent's pregnancy before marrying into the Valdemar family was considered a century-old disgrace to their prestigious lineage.
As the instigator of this scandal, she was destined to face the consequences.
Gabrielle Winston felt the judgmental stares around her. Burning with rage, she stormed toward Sophia.
"Stop pretending, Sophia!"
Her shrill voice cut through the venue, drawing everyone's attention.
Reporters immediately perked up, their professional instincts sensing a major scoop.
Sophia frowned slightly at Gabrielle's twisted expression.
"This is the Starlight Design Awards. Are you sure you want to cause a scene here?"
Gabrielle sneered.
"Cause a scene? I'm delivering justice!"
She scanned the crowd and raised her voice.
"Would Versini Couture really shield a shameless woman like you?"
The reporters grew even more excited, their cameras swiveling toward Sophia.
No one noticed Gavin Winslow, the design director of Versini Couture, rushing from backstage.
"Sophia!"
Gabrielle suddenly shrieked.
"You married into the Valdemar family with a bastard child, just for their money, didn't you?"
The room erupted in gasps.
Sophia's face darkened instantly.
Reporters swarmed forward.
"Mrs. Valdemar, is it true you're pregnant?"
"Who's the father? Does he know you got married?"
Questions flooded in like a tidal wave.
Gavin quickly intervened with security, forming a barrier.
"Please respect the competition's decorum."
His tone was polite but firm.
Yet the reporters persisted.
"Mrs. Valdemar, can you confirm the pregnancy rumors?"
A bespectacled male reporter shouted.
Gavin's eyes turned icy as he signaled security to escort the man out.
The other reporters hesitated but still watched with keen interest.
Gabrielle hadn't expected Gavin to defend Sophia. Her face twisted in displeasure.
"Sophia, don't you even have the courage to admit it?"
She mocked.
"Or do you not even know who the father is?"