Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 21 Clearing Her Name

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The officer from the forensic department quickly delivered the test results. He cleared his throat before speaking. “Based on our analysis, we found Ms. Sinclair’s fingerprints on the ring.”

My heart sank. My fingerprints? How could that be?

I hadn’t even touched the ring.

I thought fast. Caden called this officer here so he wouldn’t have been bribed by Wendy. The only explanation was that she somehow got my fingerprints without me noticing.

“Roscline, the test results are out. Clearly, you stole my ring. What do you have to say now?” Wendy’s lips twisted into a smug grin.

“Chief, she stole my ring.” Wendy pointed at me, insisting. “Please take her in and handle this matter fairly.”

Caden’s POV:

I’d only known Roseline a few days, but something told me she wouldn’t pull a stunt like this.

“Roseline, did you actually take her ring?” I asked with a smirk.

“Of course not.” She remained calm as ever.

“The test results are right here, and you’re still lying?” Wendy glared at her.

“Caden, why are you even entertaining her? Our family doesn’t associate with thieves. She’s clearly not worthy of you!” Queenie didn’t hide her dislike for Roseline, taking this opportunity to push her further down.

“I’m sorry, Ms. Sinclair, but please come with us to the station to assist with our investigation.” The chief took a step forward.

After all, with someone claiming to have seen Roseline steal the ring, it was found in her bag, and her fingerprints were on it; she was now the prime suspect.

According to the procedure, they needed to take Roseline to the police station to assist with the investigation.

be necessary. I can prove I never touched the ring,” she

unmistakable conviction, leaving no

voice rose as excitement lit her eyes.

it. Roseline’s

director beside her and said, “Please hand me the ring”

a slight nod, allowing

Roseline stay so composed in this situation?

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her gaze on the waiter. “You said you saw me take this ring with your own

The

frantically. “Yes, I saw it myself

eyes hardened. “Then

hand for everyone to see. “Take

were smooth, delicate, and

murmured in confusion, unsure what she intended. I, on the other

the crowd, she remained unshaken. I was also curious to see how she

the ring in her hand. Within minutes, her fingers started to redden

in surprise at Roseline’s

as she returned the ring to the officer, clearing her throat before saying, Tm allergic to platinum, and this ring’s setting

see when I touch platinum, my skin reacts like this–red, swollen, covered in welts, and

Wendy. Her

I had really stolen Wendy’s ring, my hand would’ve reacted by now, but as you all saw, my hand was fine just a moment ago. It only started to react after I touched this ring. That means I never even came into

held her hand up to the crowd,

at Roseline’s hand in disbelief. There’s no way you just happen to be allergic to

officer and examined it closely, hoping to find something amiss.

us

the ring in her other hand, and

was the