CHAPTER 176: DONE PLAYING NICE

It was Edmund's turn to be confused now. "What are you saying?" "I'm trying to say that I didn't invite you or your mother here, and all of this surprises me, too," Victoria said. Edmund shook his head. "But it was you who spoke to my mother, I'm sure of it. When my mother returned, you contacted her and spoke with her at length. I assume you discussed this collaboration. My mother cleared her schedule and brought me here at your request." "Well, news flash, Edmund, I didn't do any of that," Victoria replied. "I didn't even know when your mother had returned, her schedule, or today's visit." Edmund shook his head again. "No, you're lying. This is probably all part of your plan; make it look like you had no idea." He smirked. "I know you want to return to the Ashbourne family, Victoria. Now that my mother is back, this is your chance. It would help if you won her favor so she will let you return. You arranged for those online comments, didn't you? This is quite the performance, dire