Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 317 Someone You Can’t Mess With

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I glanced at the surrounding onlookers, finally locking eyes on Candice, one of the props crew. “I’m sure none of you dispute Anthony’s analysis. This check was forged with Sarah’s signature, meant to frame her.”

I paused, letting my voice grow cold, my gaze piercing into Candice.

Before Candice could respond, Lina suddenly stepped forward and collapsed to her knees in front of me. “Ms. Sinclair, I’ll confess! It was Candice who instructed me!”

Lina’s sudden confession caught me off guard.

I looked down at Lina. “Stand up and explain yourself.”

Nodding vigorously, Lina got to her feet. “Ms. Sinclair, I won’t hide anything. It was all orchestrated by Candice. She told me to drug your horse and switch out the prop knife. I’m so sorry, Ms. Sinclair!”

“Lina, what nonsense are you spouting?!” Candice exclaimed, glaring daggers at Lina for her betrayal.

“Ms. Reese, I’m sorry. I can’t bury my conscience anymore. I need to tell the truth.” Lina’s eyes welled up with tears.

“It’s my fault. I did it for the money, betraying Ms. Sinclair. But it was because of my brother … He’s ten, with a severe heart condition, and the surgery is too expensive. I had no other way to get the money,” Lina choked out, her voice trembling.

“That’s when Ms. Reese approached me, offering a substantial sum and promising to bring a renowned -surgeon for my brother if I followed her orders. For my brother’s sake, I agreed. I couldn’t bear to watch

of

stop, and I know I was wrong. Ms. Sinclair, I’m truly sorry for

as I stepped forward to help her up.

to

she’s framing me … ” Candice’s face turned pale, desperately clinging to her facade.

finish, the crew members stepped aside to clear a path. A tall man in a black suit, wearing gold–rimmed glasses, strode in. He was a werewolf with

up!” he barked

looked up, shocked to see

formidable werewolf as Cyrus Reese, Alpha of the Phantom Pack and

you do something so foolish? You’ve disappointed me greatly!” Cyrus glared

his

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wrong?!” Cyrus’s brows furrowed as he slapped Candice hard across the face.

cheek, staring at Cyrus in disbelief. “You

features twisted with rage, making her look

was stunned, watching

better. I promise to prevent

I smirked slightly.

act–publicly reprimanding Candice and now earnestly apologizing–was all to shield