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.

I can prove I never touched

an unmistakable conviction, leaving

Wendy’s voice rose as excitement lit her eyes. “With all this evidence, you’re still trying to deny it? A petty, low–class Omega

my way of proving it. Roseline’s lips

and said, “Please

gave him a slight nod,

too–how could Roseline stay

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

The

“Yes, I saw it myself

eyes hardened. “Then pay close attention.”

for everyone to see. “Take a good look at my hand.”

fingers were smooth, delicate,

on the other hand, kept my cool as I watched her closely.

of the crowd, she remained unshaken. I was also curious

Within minutes, her fingers started to redden

in surprise at Roseline’s hand.

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

me to see. “As you can see when I touch platinum, my skin reacts like this–red, swollen, covered in welts, and

frowned, then glanced at Wendy. Her face had visibly paled.

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

up to the crowd, showing them her

gasped, staring at Roseline’s hand in disbelief. There’s no way you just happen to be allergic to platinum! You must have rigged this somehow!”

the officer and examined it

murmurs around us

enough of Wendy’s panic. Roseline raised an eyebrow, took the ring in her other hand, and offered, “If you still don’t believe me,

result was the