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.

rushed toward him. “Mr. Holbrook, is it true that you and Rosaline have broken up? Why is she still at Eclipse Group? There are rumors

today’s situation? Is there any personal tension between you and Rosaline? Do you

his lips pressed into a

were just out shopping and happened to stop by to

with? Are you two together now? Is she your girlfriend?” a reporter

voice was sharp and commanding, sending a chill through the room.

chest tightened with

being falsely accused, while Caden stood there,

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taunted, her voice growing louder. “Now, even Ms. Reese is here to testify that

not

back down in the face of

to break me down, but I would make them regret it.

to Candice, my

swear I had never wronged hier.

she a part of

ruin Lilian’s dress?” I asked, my voice

in.

reyes:

Candice responded, narrowing her eyes slightly, and for the first time, I saw

mocking smile. “If I remember correctly, you were standing in the corner. Lilian blocked my path near the door. From your position, there’s no way you have seen what happened at the entrance.”

her face twitched slightly,

Lilian now,” Wendy sneered, pushing me further.

could

should I apologize?” I replied coolly, my tone as calm

We have witnesses and evidence. Now, even Candice says you ruined my dress. It doesn’t matter if you deny it–it’s clear,

said, my voice now cold as

truth is clear.