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.

Your imagination thrives at puntocom

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

innocence. What must I do for you to trust I’m not guilty?” She paused, her eyes sweeping over the crowd. “Or do you only trust Fiona’s word, regardless of the truth? If Fiona twisted facts, would you still believe her

“Why do you

didn’t miss a beat, her tone sharp. “And why are you so sure Fiona’s telling the truth? Were you there? Did you actually see everything with your

words faltered, and Quinn

eyebrow at Fiona as she pressed on, “Then isn’t your blind trust a

head toward Fiona, searching her face. Fiona’s eyes welled with tears, and she shook her head, her voice trembling. “It’s

the sight of her crying. He stumbled, panic rising

how about we settle this? The three of

was suggesting made sense. His eyes darted

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