Chapter 173

The next day, Aveline arrived at work to find another pile of chaotic tasks waiting for her.

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However, today she wasn't angry; she was looking forward to lunchtime.

At noon, Russell called to tell her the results were in and had been emailed to her.

"Thank you, Russ!" Aveline said excitedly.

Russell replied slowly, "Knowing which vegetables are poisoned doesn't prove your innocence."

Aveline paused. "I think these vegetables were bought at the supermarket. There might have been an issue there. I need to check the surveillance footage." Russell said, "It's been so many days; it might be difficult."

Aveline's lips tightened. She knew that if she had checked on the day it happened, it might have been easier. But she had to try.

Russell spoke casually, "Of course, if you cook ten more meals for me, I might be able to figure something out."

Aveline couldn't help but laugh. "Russ, don't you have a chef at home?"

replied, "Just say if you'll

Aveline agreed without hesitation. Cooking one meal or ten meals made no

task.

M

grateful to Russell, as he had chosen a way that minimized her

news," Russell said, then

to check. She found that the poisoned vegetables were the ones she had

someone after picking up the vegetables, causing them to fall to the ground. That person helped

time? Aveline tried to remember

call from the police station.

got up and went

even looking at her, Gwen said coldly,

ask for

If you leave, who

this her way

pay," she said, turning

stunned. "Hey, you, come back

her anymore, so where did she get the confidence

boldly?

Gwen ordered that Aveline's pay be docked by

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