Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 317 Someone You Can’t Mess With

Rosaline’s POV:

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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

longer, and the thought of losing him was unbearable,” Lina sobbed.

won’t stop, and I know I was wrong. Ms. Sinclair, I’m truly

furrowed as I stepped forward

shifted back to

… ” Candice’s face

to clear a path. A tall man in a black suit, wearing gold–rimmed glasses, strode in. He was a werewolf with an authoritative

barked at

shocked to see him.

recognized the formidable werewolf as Cyrus Reese, Alpha of the

disappointed me greatly!” Cyrus glared at } voice commanding. “Apologize to Ms. Sinclair

his

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brows furrowed as he slapped Candice hard

“You hit me? How could you hit me for that Omega?”

twisted with rage, making her look almost sinister.

stunned, watching the scene unfold.

actions. I take full responsibility. As an Alpha I should have disciplined her better. I promise to prevent anything like this from

I smirked slightly.

Candice and now earnestly apologizing–was all to