Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 562 The Investigation

"Oh? Do you remember who it was?" the officer inquired.

Margot thought carefully, then looked at Zelena and firmly stated, "It was Zelena's assistant, Celeste."

What was meant to happen would happen-it was unavoidable.

All eyes turned toward Zelena.

Zelena forced a smile and asked, "What? Really? Are you sure?"

Margot's tone was unwavering. "Yes, I am sure. Why would I lie in front of the police?"

Having changed her clothes, Celeste entered the room and made her way through the crowd. She quickly surveyed the room, sensing that something was wrong, but maintained a calm facade as she said, "There's a commotion outside!"

Zelena subtly glanced at her, exchanging a look.

"You're here. We were just talking about you."

Celeste played along. "Talking about me? What about?"

Zelena questioned, "Why don't you explain why your clothes match the ones in the video?"

Celeste feigned surprise. "Huh? What video? That can't be true."

silent, simply watching Zelena and Celeste with a scrutinizing

stepped forward and briefly explained the footage

ages. I accidentally got it wet when I was getting water for Ms. Blake, so I took it off and changed it into something else. I've already thrown it away. Oh

in, "What? How could this happen? You're so careless.

replied, "It was an old shirt, dirty and

two of them were putting on quite a

Gilbert was more concerned

a commotion outside? What's going on? Are the fans causing

and

There's already a commotion.

they're going to leave

They've als

videos

they're planning

to start the

and we'll fully cooperate. But the event needs to start now! We

to begin as soon as

that she had changed her clothes and that the ones she was wearing now weren't the

no strong

the officer wouldn't have any reason to delay things further. Gilbert and the other staff members all

opportunity to expose the truth. However, Zelena and Celeste vehemently denied any involvement. While the video on

had every right to request that the police continue