Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 196 Surveillance Footage

Nydia said, "We saw it all on the lawn behind the terrace just now. It was your pig of a husband who hugged our teacher. Ms. Parker struggled to get away, but he still tried to follow."

Vivian's voice was sharp as she exclaimed, "That's impossible! You guys are this b*tch's disciples. Of course, you'd support her. Grace, this isn't over between us!

The guests in the dining hall were all prominent figures in the circle.

If this matter got out, Grace's reputation would be ruined.

Violeta took a step forward, glanced at the surveillance camera in the corner of the terrace, and said, "Then let's check the surveillance footage. There's a camera right here. Let's see who made the first move." Grace agreed. "Sure, let's check!"

Upon hearing this, Declan was dumbfounded.

Just a moment ago, he had let alcohol cloud his judgement and couldn't control himself when he saw Grace. Now, if they checked the surveillance footage, wouldn't his actions from earlier be exposed? Declan's heart sank as he started to panic.

He whispered to Vivian, "Vivian, if this thing blows up, it's going to be bad for everyone. Let's not make fools of ourselves. Let's just drop it!"

Vivian's heart skipped a beat when she heard his words.

After being together for so long, Vivian had already sensed Declan's uncertainty. If he wasn't sure, then he must be in the wrong.

This d*mn jerk wants to cheat on me with Grace behind my back!

In an instant, Vivian felt like she was being cheated.

She gritted her teeth, determined not to let Grace off the hook!

checked the surveillance footage, Declan's reputation would be ruined too. They were in

lost face, it wouldn't

moments of silence, Vivian spoke

Declan remained silent.

Grace smirked. "Let's go."

the surveillance room

was texting someone as they

aback when the hotel's security staff said, "Sorry, the cameras on the terrace aren't working. We can

What a coincidence!

were working fine, but

surveillance was broken, Declan breathed a

was down, there was no evidence to contradict their claims,

cameras are down, Grace. You're one lucky

we all saw it with our own eyes. Grace, just you wait. Your

glanced at the monitor next

just as it seemed like the image was about to appear, the security personnel nearby immediately scolded, "What are you doing?

asked, "Is this monitor broken? Why

"The screen's messed up. That's why

monitor. "Why don't we just connect the surveillance camera to this

in agreement with Violeta's suggestion, giving the security personnel incredulous looks. "Yeah, why not just switch monitors? Are you intentionally trying to avoid letting us see the surveillance

at the

stuttered, taken aback. "Um, well

as the security personnel struggled under the pressure, feeling