Chapter 978:

Stepping forward, Elyse addressed the crowd with confidence. “Since Fiona accuses me of scheming to get her expelled by Mr. Tucker and stripped of her apprenticeship, I propose we bring him here to shed light on the matter.”

Fiona’s complexion turned ashen. Would Elyse really escalate this to involve Cody over such a petty dispute? Elyse was indifferent to Fiona’s apprehension. If Fiona was bold enough to slander her, Elyse was prepared to defend her reputation by summoning Cody to testify.

The onlookers nodded in agreement with Elyse’s proposal, eager for a resolution. If Cody himself clarifies the situation, they would know the truth.

Elyse turned to Fiona, who was now silent, and pressed, “What do you think?”

Fiona bit her lip, refusing to respond.

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snapped, “No way! You’ve probably already briefed Cody.

conspiring with Mr. Tucker, yet you reject the clear solution to prove my innocence. What must I do for you to trust I’m not guilty?” She paused, her eyes sweeping over the crowd. “Or do

instinctively, “Why do you think Fiona

sharp. “And why are you so sure Fiona’s

words faltered, and Quinn hesitated. “No… I

isn’t your blind trust

Fiona’s eyes welled with tears, and she shook her head, her voice trembling. “It’s not like that!

at the sight of her crying. He stumbled, panic rising in his

sharply. “If you still think I’m the one framing you, how about we settle this? The three of us can go to Mr. Tucker. Let

Elyse was suggesting made sense. His eyes darted toward Fiona again,

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