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Steven stood up and politely poured a glass of water for Ophell his tone softer than before. "Miss Spencer, we invited you here simply to ask for your cooperation in the investigation and to verify the situation."

Ophelia sensed the change in Steven's attitude and knew without thinking that it was Kenneth's influence at work. She guessed that Kenneth would help her call for backup, but she didn't expect the help to arrive so quickly. In fact, she could handle this small matter on her own.

Emily and Tracy also noticed the shift in Steven's demeanor. They originally thought he would surely side with them since they were the victims, but after witnessing his change, they felt uncertain.

"Is it just because of that lawyer? How capable could the lawyer Ophelia hired possibly be? Did that old man from Rosewood Manor not receive the photos? Emily secretly grumbled to herself. Adams stepped forward a few paces. "Could I check their testimonies?"

Steven immediately handed him the written statements that had just been printed and signed

Adams took a quick glance. These testimonies lack supporting evidence."

"Yes, that's why we hope Miss Spencer will cooperate with the investigation to clarify any misunderstandings between them," Steven said, smiling and speaking humbly.

Emily became anxious, thinking. He only wants her to cooperate with the investigation. Why not directly arrest her finally have the chance to send Ophelia to jail, and I absolutely cannot let her go!"

"I have evidence.." Emily quickly pulled out her phone, saying. Toriginally wanted to give her a chance, but I didn't expect her to be so stubborn. She even hired a lawyer!"

Ophelia calmly took a sip of water, thinking, 'Even at this point. she still doesn't forget to maintain her good-guy persona. Doesn't she feel tired?'

jail. For the first time, Adams felt

the phone close

at her with

her phone screen. However, the more anxious she became, the more

do you want? I have no grievances with you. Why are you

up at the utterly calm Ophelia, thinking, 'Let me see

Emily tightened her grip on her phone

Emily in the recording. "Buzz Buzz... But a noise came from the

going on?

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just making a fuss. "Ms. Hastings, what exactly do you want us to hear? Didn't you check the recording after you finished?" To him, this was nothing but a farce. Emily was acting like there was evidence when

was happening in the second half. She moved the progress bar to the middle over and over, but the phone emitted noise time and again. She looked at the phone in

Ms. Hastings had some conflicts with my actress on set, which you can verify online. I have evidence of Ms. Hastings accusing my actress falsely, and when Ms. Hastings found out, she asked me to set a price. I knew this was against the law,

wanted seven million dollars!" Emily stood up and

too," Tracy added. "Ophelia,

passionate demeanor left Steven confused. "Which one of

Did I threaten you by saying what would happen if you didn't give me the money? I

so her actions might all be part of a performance. Presumably, Miss Spencer has something on her, so she came up with this idea? Since she couldn't produce useful evidence, this matter

Hastings, it was you who asked Miss Spencer to set a price. It was purely voluntary on your part and does not count as extortion. If you did indeed frame others, Miss Spencer's compensation request is within legal limits, Steven explained patiently, thinking. Isn't she just looking for trouble? Even if this recording mentioned a specific amount, it wouldn't

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