Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 257

"Why did you knock over the coffee cup that day?" Eloise asked, her patience wearing thin.

"Ms. Eloise, it was a complete accident," Freya pleaded, her voice quivering. "I was just drawn to the sapphire, and when I glanced at it, my hand slipped, and the cup went flying."

Sylvia caught a suspicious glare directed her way. It was Bridget.

Bridget stepped forward, her eyebrows raised. "Ms. Eloise, is there something wrong with the sapphire?"

Eloise didn't respond, which seemed to confirm Bridget's suspicion.

Bridget, ever the voice of reason, suggested, "If there's any doubt, Ms. Eloise, why not check the security footage? Freya's not the type to mess around with something worth millions."

Freya nodded vigorously, tears brimming in her eyes. "Yes, please, Ms. Eloise, I'm innocent! Let the footage prove it."

Just then, Bella chimed in, "Ms. Eloise, I already have the footage from the meeting room."

Eloise's expression darkened as she glanced at Bella. "You're well-prepared, I see."

just wanted to be ready in case something

instructed, pointing

footage. In the meeting room, aside from Sylvia and Hilbert, the appraiser, no one else had even approached

against the table. Without someone else's help, she couldn't possibly have swapped

on the opposite side of the table; there was no way anyone could have done it

footage ended up clearing Freya

out a sob of relief and fell to her knees. "Ms. Eloise, you see?

the office doorway, eager to see

you can't just accuse Freya because she lacks influence. If anyone had a

agreement. Some were

now saw a chance to

it. Sylvia was the only one

timid to cause

the office, creating a chaotic

commanded, waving her hands for

over me? Did I say Freya was guilty?

crowd fell silent and shuffled out of