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?"

"Just say if

one meal or ten meals made no difference to her. Plus, it

task.

M

as he had chosen

for my news," Russell

deeply and opened her email to check. She found that the poisoned

up the vegetables, causing them to

tried

suddenly rang. It was a call from the police station.

went to ask

at her, Gwen said coldly,

I'm here to ask for leave,"

retorted, "We're swamped. If you

this her way

my pay," she said, turning to

was stunned. "Hey, you, come

so brazen? The higher-ups didn't favor her anymore, so where did she get the confidence to

boldly?

ordered that Aveline's pay be

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