Chapter 395

"I won't," Sarah said firmly, her tone heavy with authority. "But you should think carefully about the difference between being the mastermind and just an accomplice. This isn't just about a lighter sentence."

"I'll talk!" Charlotte finally broke down.

"Tell me. I'll handle the rest myself."

Charlotte closed her eyes, her shoulders trembling. "It was Vivian. It was her!" she confessed.

"So, Lucy was the first scapegoat, and you're the second?" Sarah asked, her suspicions confirmed. Things were clearly far more complicated than they seemed, but with just a few pointed questions, she had her answers.

Charlotte nodded slowly. "That's... how it seems."

Meanwhile, Steven had been feeling uneasy for days, the reason being Scarlett. Maybe it was because of her sudden boyfriend, or perhaps it was the questions she had asked him-questions he couldn't answer.

into Morning Star Bar, the same bar where he and Scarlett had shared an unusual encounter. Lately, he had been returning there

instinctively glanced toward

liquor on the table in front of her,

snatching the glass from her hand. He didn't know why he felt this way he just knew

stunned. "What are

his voice low and

she snapped, her tone sharp. She gave him a shove, frustrated. Of all people, the last one she wanted


his deep gaze

has nothing to do with you, Steven. If you're here to have fun, drink, or whatever, then

he didn't care about her, and yet he always managed to show

frowned slightly. He just wouldn't leave her alone. He never answered her questions, clearly

talk," Steven said in a low voice. Scarlett didn't want to engage. She picked up the bottle and took another long swig, ignoring him

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