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.

prove I never touched the ring,” she said coolly.

voice was calm but had an unmistakable conviction,

prove? It’s clear as day you stole my ring!” Wendy’s voice rose as excitement lit her eyes. “With all

of proving it. Roseline’s lips curved in a serene smile..

beside her and said,

glanced at me, and I gave him a slight nod, allowing him to pass the ring to her.

too–how could Roseline stay so

Clearing Her Name

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scanned the room before fixing her gaze on the waiter. “You

The

“Yes, I saw it myself

hardened. “Then pay close

everyone to see. “Take a

were smooth, delicate, and unmarked.

intended. I, on the other hand, kept my

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

Within minutes, her fingers started

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

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

me to see. “As you can see when I touch platinum, my

then glanced at Wendy. Her

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 contact with the ring before that, so there’s

held her hand up to the crowd,

gasped, staring at Roseline’s hand in disbelief. There’s no way you just happen to

and examined

us grew

ring in her other hand, and offered, “If

result was the