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Chapter 78 Proving Her Innocence

“Exactly. If she’s Mr. Emyr’s woman, why would she need to steal Ms. Nelson’s ring?”

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“That’s right. Whatever she wants, she could just ask Mr. Emyr for it. Why steal?”

“With Mr. Emyr’s wealth, he could buy her something far more valuable. It makes no sense…”

As the tide of opinions shifted, Leah’s heart began to race.

Seeing Emyr and Charmaine standing together naturally, something felt completely out of her control.

This wasn’t how it was supposed to go!

Taking a deep breath, Leah said, “Mr. Emyr, Celeste isn’t wrong. The ring was found in Charmaine’s pocket. The evidence is clear. You can’t expect us to believe her just because she says so.”

Emyr didn’t even spare Leah a glance. Instead, he turned to Charmaine and asked, “Do you have anything

to say?”

“Leah claimed the ring was missing, and then, not even a moment later, Celeste reached into my pocket and ‘found‘ it. She didn’t hesitate at all, almost as if they’d rehearsed it countless times.”

spot for the cameras, so there’s no footage. However, I never touched the ring.

here and have them test it

lips curled into a faint, chilling smile as he leaned back in his wheelchair.

to bully my people will pay the price.”

said and left immediately.

down their

have thought that this man, once known far and wide across Eragos as “the Satan,” could still command such an intimidating presence, even with both his legs rendered

utterly unprepared for this level of

had merely wanted to drive Charmaine away to keep her from lingering around and stirring up trouble. They hadn’t anticipated that someone like

heart pounded erratically. She despised Charmaine to the core but was even more terrified that Emyr’s people might uncover

no need to trouble Mr. Emyr

nervously. “Exactly! While Charmaine hurt us, we won’t hold

deeply regret disrupting your celebration today. However, this matter concerns my reputation and innocence. I hope you’ll grant me

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78 Proving Her

༥ ཏཱི, 72%°

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“Don’t worry about it. I’ve had plenty of birthdays in my time. If something like this happens at our family’s event, it’s our failure to host

women immediately felt

over to Leah and gently patting her trembling back. “Don’t worry, sweetheart, Your father and I are here

strained smile. “Thank you,

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