Reginald looked at Elena, his protective instincts blazing. "You don't need to go out there. I'll handle everything."
Elena knew her father well. Reginald Ashford was a man of quiet dignity, but when it came to his family, he could be fierce. She could picture him using his authority to drive Evan's family and the reporters away. But Elena also knew that Margot, Katherine, and Brianna—Evan's mother and sisters—were not the type to be scared off for long. They were shrewd and calculating. Even if her father's anger frightened them for a little while, they would return later, perhaps with an even bigger scene.
Elena's expression was calm and composed. She met her father's eyes and spoke gently but firmly. "Dad, don't worry. I'll handle everything."
"But…" Both Evelyn and Reginald were reluctant. Elena had just been discharged from the hospital and they wanted her to rest than to take care of such trouble.
But Elena was firm in her decision. So, they had no choice but to let her go.
