They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 242

Chapter 242: You Committed a Crime Chapter 242: You Committed a Crime “I’m not going to say I put it there and forgot to take it out because I remember my actions clearly!

It was less than ten minutes ago, how could I possibly forget something like that?” The crowd’s murmuring didn’t stop.

If anything, it grew.

Some still looked uncertain, but others shook their heads as if her defense was nothing more than a desperate excuse.

Chineye clenched her fists, struggling to keep her composure.

“Evelyn, are you defending me, or are you making things worse for me?” For the first time, Evelyn truly looked at Chineye, not as a friend, not as an ally, but as someone caught between two opposing forces.

There was something almost calculating in her gaze, hidden behind that innocent, nervous expression.

Evelyn felt the weight of Chineye’s words, but something deeper inside her stirred, hatred.

Intense hatred.

Chineye’s intelligence… That sharp, undeniable intelligence that had always outshone her.

It had always been an issue, one that, in the past, she had tried to live with.

Chineye, the perfect one.

Chineye, the flawless daughter of a Duke.

Chineye, always one step ahead.

How annoying!

For once, Chineye wasn’t ahead.

And now?

She wanted to totally embarrass this cocky princess.

But she also didn’t want to lose… this friendship filled with benefits.

Evelyn swallowed, her mind racing.

How should I play this to get the maximum benefits?

hand, Chineye was panicking as

I completely believe you,” Evelyn said, her voice laced

the one who has been with you

the ditch in the forest, who was the one that

brought you food and comforted

Me!

to find the people who

not for me!” Her voice wavered slightly, as if she was on the verge of tears, and

few onlookers even nodded, as if her words

her theatrical display,

off.

suspicions, felt

Evelyn for years, had trusted her, defended her, shared secrets with her, but now,

her tone

never put the dress in your bag,

only explanation that makes sense to them is

help you!”

but the more

she was saying, but how she was

she was subtly reinforcing the idea that Chineye was

she painted herself as the

the crowd grew

people glanced at each other, their expressions shifting as they started

was in

would she forget something

just a few minutes ago.”

saying it instead of her?” The weight

pounded as she stared at Evelyn,

brushed aside small, nagging doubts about

Evelyn subtly took credit for things Chineye

she made small, almost invisible manipulations in conversations, twisting facts just enough to suit

in ways that made Chineye feel guilty

Chineye’s mind raced.

but she had always

she thought Evelyn truly cared for

“Evelyn,” Chineye said slowly, her voice trembling

me in trouble even

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