Pearl lifted her chin, making it clear she was there to stand by her best friend.

However, Richard was calm. "What happened?"

"I'm afraid Esther has something to do with Sabrina's accident earlier."

Esther thought back to that morning. She was really upset when she felt Claude didn't trust her. "No, Claude. Why would you think that? I was only trying to help her because it was the right thing to do. But now you're accusing me? That's not fair!"

"You think I'm being unfair? Seems like you'd have the most reason to do something like that."

Claude made a phone call, and soon a man came running over. He looked scared and didn't dare to speak up.

Pearl looked at him closely. He was strong but short, with tanned skin that shone.

him, "This is the guy. Miss

and scoffed. "Who is this? Are

told me to do it, and now you're pretending you don't

me as the bad guy!" Esther turned to James, looking very upset. "I didn't do anything. I

"Diego, why are you making up stories about

lying. I did something terrible. pushed Miss Sabrina into the water because I was being greedy. I'm so sorry,

head on the floor, as if he

is testifying against you. What else can you say? You should

didn't do it! How many times do I have to repeat myself?" Esther, enraged, approached Diego and grabbed his shirt. "I don't even know you. Tell the truth. Who's making you

up to it, Miss Esther." Diego looked guilty as he spoke to James and

when you're lying right now? What a

help but laugh. The sound of her laughter was

you know

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