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

calm but had an unmistakable conviction,

ring!” Wendy’s voice rose as excitement lit her eyes. “With all this evidence, you’re still trying to deny it? A petty,

of proving it. Roseline’s lips curved in

her and said, “Please hand me

a slight nod, allowing

stay so composed in this

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

The

I

“Then pay

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

fingers were smooth, delicate,

crowd murmured in confusion, unsure what she intended. I, on the other hand, kept my cool as I watched her

accusing eyes of the crowd, she remained unshaken. I was also curious to see how she would prove her innocence with so much against her.

her hand. Within minutes, her fingers started to redden and swell, small

happening?” People stared in surprise at Roseline’s hand.

she returned the ring to the officer, clearing her throat before saying, Tm allergic to

hand for me to see. “As you can see when I touch platinum, my skin reacts like this–red, swollen, covered in welts, and it won’t

glanced at Wendy. Her

by now, but as you all saw, my hand was fine just a moment ago. It only started to react after

up to the crowd, showing them her

you just happen to be allergic to platinum! You must have rigged this

officer and examined it closely, hoping

us grew

ring in her

was the same.