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.

and Scarlett had shared an unusual encounter. Lately, he had been returning there almost

he stepped inside, he instinctively glanced toward the corner. To

on the table in front

hand. He didn't

stared at him, stunned. "What are you

he repeated, his voice low and resolute, his dark eyes carrying a quiet

you?" she snapped, her tone sharp. She gave him a


are you drinking, Scarlett?" he asked, his deep gaze unwavering, like a calm, mysterious

you, Steven. If you're here to have fun, drink, or whatever, then go do it. Stop bothering me," Scarlett replied, her

answered her questions, made it obvious he didn't care about her, and yet he

leave her alone. He never answered her questions, clearly didn't like her, so why did he

Scarlett didn't want to engage. She picked up the bottle and took another long

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