Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 234 Just Trying to Reveal the Truth

I turned to face the voice and saw Candice, who had been standing quietly off to the side, speak up.

Candice?

What could she possibly have to prove?

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“It’s Candice Reese, the world–renowned concert pianist!” one of the reporters gasped, clearly excited.

“Ms. Candice, you said you could prove something. Does that mean you can prove that Rosaline ruined Ms. Lilian’s dress?” another reporter asked, thrusting a microphone toward Candice.

Candice gave a calm, knowing smile and nodded. “Yes.”

“Could you please tell us what exactly happened?” the reporters eagerly crowded around her, ready to hear

more.

“I was shopping for scarves when I witnessed Ms. Crawford and Rosaline arguing. Then, Rosaline pushed Lilian and intentionally tore her dress,” Candice explained, still wearing her serene smile, radiating grace and composure.

I narrowed my eyes suspiciously at Candice.

I had never met her before–so why would she lie about this? Why would she help Wendy set me up?

“Mr. Holbrook! Mr. Holbrook is here!” someone suddenly shouted, interrupting the tense moment. I turned to see Caden walking in with Heidi, both of them entering the boutique together.

The

room seemed to pause as Caden stepped inside, almost as though a light followed him, capturing the attention of everyone around.

have broken up? Why is she still at Eclipse Group? There are

there any personal tension between you and Rosaline? Do you believe she deliberately ruined Ms. Crawford’s

tightened, and his lips pressed into a thin line.

We were just out shopping and

this Tessa, the one you’ve been seen with? Are you two together now? Is she your girlfriend?”

and commanding, sending a chill through the room. His piercing glare silenced the reporters

tightened

while Caden

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to say for yourself?” Lilian taunted, her voice growing louder. “Now, even Ms. Reese is here to testify that you

comment.” I kept my composure, not showing any signs

never back down in the face of false

break me down, but I

back to

I had never

a part of their scheme to trap me?

you really see me ruin Lilian’s dress?” I asked, my voice calm, but there was a clear

in.

reyes:

her eyes slightly, and for the first time, I saw a hint of hostility in

remember correctly, you were standing in the corner. Lilian blocked my path near the door. From

face twitched

kneel and apologize to Lilian now,” Wendy sneered, pushing me further.

could

haven’t done anything wrong, so why should I apologize?” I replied coolly, my tone

It doesn’t matter if you deny it–it’s clear, so kneel and apologize!” Lilian advanced toward me,

who needs to kneel and apologize is you,” I said, my voice now cold as I scanned the room.

truth is clear.