CHAPTER 230

Tracy felt humiliated. She had spun her web of lies, portraying herself as the heartbroken victim of Caleb's betrayal, but Cassie had dismissed her accusations as if she were nothing more than an irritating fly.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was thick with confusion and disbelief. People exchanged puzzled glances, their lunches forgotten as they tried to make sense of the scene unfolding before them. Murmurs filled the air, a chorus of incredulous whispers and muted exclamations.

"Is she serious?" someone at a nearby table whispered, eyebrows raised in astonishment.

"I can't believe it," another voice chimed in. "Why would a girl like Cassie still want to be with Caleb after everything Tracy just said?"

"It has to be some kind of joke," a third person speculated, shaking their head.

"Cassie could have anyone she wanted. Why him?"

Despite the growing skepticism around her, Cassie stood her ground, her eyes fixed on Caleb.

Tracy's words seemed to have little effect on her re