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.

necessary. I can prove I

was calm but had an unmistakable conviction, leaving no

rose as excitement lit her eyes. “With all this evidence,

way of proving it. Roseline’s lips

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

him a slight nod, allowing him to pass

too–how could Roseline stay so composed in this situation?

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the waiter. “You said you saw me take this ring

The

nodded frantically. “Yes, I saw

hardened. “Then

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

were smooth, delicate,

intended. I, on the other hand, kept

crowd, she remained unshaken. I was also curious to see how she would prove her

hand. Within minutes, her fingers started to

People stared in surprise at Roseline’s hand.

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

raised her hand for me to see. “As you can see when I touch platinum, my skin reacts

glanced at Wendy. Her face had

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

the crowd, showing them her swollen fingers.

hand in disbelief. There’s no way you just happen to be allergic to platinum! You must have rigged

from the officer and examined

us

ring in her other hand, and offered, “If you

was