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

had an unmistakable conviction,

What could you possibly prove? It’s clear as day you stole my ring!” Wendy’s voice rose as excitement lit her eyes. “With all this evidence, you’re still trying to deny it? A petty, low–class

Roseline’s

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

I gave him a slight nod,

too–how could Roseline stay

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waiter. “You said you saw me take this

The

nodded frantically. “Yes, I saw

“Then pay close attention.”

everyone to see.

fingers were smooth, delicate, and

unsure what she intended. I, on the other hand, kept

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

the ring in her hand. Within minutes, her fingers started to redden and swell, small welts appearing.

People stared in surprise at Roseline’s

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

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

at Wendy. Her face had visibly paled.

saw, my hand was fine just a moment ago. It only started to react after I

to the crowd, showing them her swollen

There’s no way you

examined it closely, hoping to find something

murmurs around us

in her other hand, and offered, “If

was the same.