Chapter 696

Diana's face was starting to look a bit stiff. Pax's point was clear: they had already made their way up here. Trying to keep it cool, Diana asked, "So, what are you two doing up here?" Pax pulled out his phone, grinning. "Oh, just soaking in the view. It's gorgeous up here, and I've got it all recorded. Want to see?"

He offered the phone to Diana, but she pushed his arm away firmly. "No, I don't."

Diana was fully aware. Whatever happened earlier must have been caught by them. No wonder Uncle Connor seemed so calm-it was all a setup between the three of them.

Chloe picked up Pax's phone, curiosity in her eyes. "By the way, Diana, you haven't filled us in on what just went down?"

Diana clenched her teeth, knowing full well that if she dragged Connor into this, Chloe would definitely release the video. Holding back her frustration, her body shook despite her efforts to stay composed.

to the rooftop and steer the narrative to pull Connor into the mess. Most of the reporters

"Diana, can you tell us what happened? Did Mr. Connor do something

lifting her dress slightly to reveal her trembling amputated leg. Sweat glistened on her forehead as she spoke. "Uncle Connor is a gentleman; he would· never do such a thing. I had a phantom limb pain

Diana was clever at creating an escape route, not only finding a believable excuse but also winning over heaps of sympathy. If the

to play for her. Diana's anger

pain, Diana continued, "Uncle Connor was just going to grab my meds. You're

moved by sympathy for Diana. Of course, a few remained skeptical. Phantom limb pain, sure, but what about the torn

trembling leg silenced many with sighs

Connor's side, speaking with authority. "Everyone knows the truth now. Whoever just

who first tossed out the word "assault was nudged forward. He kept glancing at Diana, who stood with her head bowed, shaking from pain. In the end, he

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