Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 233

It took a long grilling before Lietta finally pieced together the whole story.

So here’s the scoop. Right after she left the hospital, Yolanda gol into n tiff with Evelina.

Yolande called the cops atmight away, claiming she was being cyberbullied and that someone was sent to cause a ruckus at the hospital for a shakedown,

She even flashed the smartphone that tall dude used for his livestream in front of Evelina, giving her the fright of her life.

It turned out that Evelina got all antay, totally fell for Yolanda’s trap

Worried the cops might dig up dirt, she had someone try to swipe the phone back. But Yolanda was on her toes, and the thief didn’t get the phone. Instead, Yolanda ended up catching them red–handed.

The cops showed up in the nick of time, and the phone–snatcher spilled the beans about April right then and there.

Digging through the phone, the cops nabbed the livestreaming tall guy and found a money trail leading straight to April.

This time, Evelina had cooked up a storm with her planned exposé and slander. There’s no way she’s wiggling out of this one!

“We haven’t been able to reach Jolin and the other two. Ms. Gardenia, do you still want to press charges for extortion?” the cop asked

Lizetta

other two were whisked away by Remington, who also said he’d

claim extortion against Jolin, there was no concrete evidence, and besides, Jolin was her own mom. At most.

her head, “No need, thanks.”

Lionel said, “Alright then. We’ll further investigate the defamation case involving Evelina and her agent April, and we’ll

exchanged a knowing look, both with a

pain, and getting some payback felt pretty damn

about to leave, but Officer Lionel had a word of caution for Yolanda.

Yolanda, you’ve got some moves, but next time, prioritize your safety. We don’t encourage baiting criminals like that.

“You’re hurt?”

shocked, and Yolanda reluctantly showed her right hand, hidden

a scrape, no

but

better listen to the officer, okay?”

will,” Yolanda reassured

for Bitch Evelina

then a rookie cop approached and whispered something

shifted slightly, and he frowned at Lizetta and Yolanda

sure enough, Officer Lionel said, “Preliminary questioning suggests April acted alone and Evelina was unaware. Plus, someone’s posted Evelina’s bail. She’s already been released.”

moment of joy was suddenly frosted over.

the heck? I’d love to see who’s so eager