apter 411 Sarah Was Behind It

Charlotte shivered slightly at the cold, still clinging to Diana’s clothes. “I wasn’t crying.”

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Diana made a small sound of acknowledgment. “I’m glad you’re safe.”

Even when expressing happiness, her face remained impassive. She’d never been good at showing strong emotions.

After closing the door, they both sat down.

Diana’s lip twitched at the sight of takeout containers covering the table. “What’s all this for?”

Charlotte blinked innocently. “Just welcoming you back.”

“That’s hardly necessary.” Diana massaged her temples, then pulled out her phone. “I’ve uncovered more than just what happened at the banquet. I found out about the incident from five years ago, too.”

She had compiled everything into a file… photos, text messages, and security camera screenshots.

“Five years ago, the person who spiked the drinks is now your brother’s girlfriend. And she showed up at the charity banquet a few days ago.”

scrolling through her phone as

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brother then. He said Joanna had returned

to a photo.

camera screenshot. It showed the entrance to the break room, and there she was with

remembered that day. Arthur wasn’t feeling well, so she’d gone to find Gideon to check on him, but a

had kept her head down. At first, she’d only thought the person looked familiar, but now,

brows furrowed. “She didn’t appear as my brother’s girlfriend but as a

an accident when he was young, leaving behind one daughter. Joanna often visited Trent’s house and was close to Sarah. But Joanna was a poor student, dropped out after middle school, and bounced between odd jobs. She even

eyes widened. “Are you saying that five years ago, when Joanna

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current theory, but

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can’t figure out is why Sarah would have Arthur drugged when she was

giving Charlotte a

“What?”

pressed, unconsciously gripping her phone tighter.

of beer, closed her eyes briefly, and said, “I’m not sure what role your

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