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."

simply watching Zelena and

and briefly explained the

accidentally got it wet when I was getting water for Ms. Blake, so I took it off and changed

You're so careless. Why did you throw

replied, "It was an old shirt, dirty and wet-no point in

two of them were putting on quite a convincing

more concerned about the

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

and

There's already a commotion.

if the event doesn't start soon, they're going to leave They've also recorded a

They've als

videos

and it looks like they're planning to post them

"That's unacceptable! We need to start the event immediately!

your investigation, and we'll fully cooperate. But the event needs to start now! We can't delay

event to begin as soon as

clothes and that the ones she was

strong opinion on whether the event should proceed. Now,

the officer wouldn't have any

Celeste vehemently denied any involvement. While the video on Polly's phone could clear her name, it couldn't definitively prove that Celeste was

had every right to request that the police continue their investigation on