Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield

Chapter 242 Out of Court

In a circle around Kate, a group of individuals spoke in a tumultuous chorus.

“It was Leslie who led us into this. We were in the dark; we merely followed her bidding!”

“Is this unlawful? Had I known, I’d never have engaged. I do apologise!”

“Yes, indeed, it’s all Leslie’s doing. We were just her puppets.”

Kate regarded these swiftly contrite souls with a cold gaze, her eyes icy and impassive.

It was evident that the Leslie they mentioned was the one taken away by the constabulary, the most vocal instigator and the woman who had turned to violence.

“Ms. Lowe, we never intended to defy you purposely. By the by, Leslie claimed she knew your establishment lacked surveillance, hence our impudence. Apparently, someone dismantled it.”

The group cast wary glances at Kate, none desiring imprisonment or a mark on their records over these trifles, especially under Leslie’s influence.

“And what else do you know?” Kate’s indifferent gaze swept over them, her tone even cooler.

“Leslie was quite ordinary before, but of late, she’s flush with cash, squandering it freely. Her funds must be from shady sources!”

seen another woman frequently visiting Leslie. Since Leslie is unwed and childless, that woman

Leslie resides. Ms. Lowe, shall I escort you there

wearily, massaging his brow. He hadn’t anticipated their swift capitulation and disclosure with so few

Kate, he inquired softly, “Ms. Lowe, how do

their disruption at HN Studio, no

decline a private resolution, they would be compelled to

murmured gently. “It’s a minor

them.”

Mr. Forester nodded.

the group dispersed like startled rabbits, each fleeing as though fearful Kate might retract

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