Ste’s reluctance to stay in the midst of the unfolding drama was clear.


    Just as she was about to convince Miley to leave with her, Leslie abruptly used her, “You bumped into my hand, causing the bracelet to fall.


    You should be the one topensate.


    ”


    Leslie’s frustration stemmed from a previous incident involving Ste and Matthew in an elevator, which had led to a reprimand from Mateo.


    Leslie harbored resentment towards Ste, seeing her as two-faced and deceptive.


    Leslie’s usation was forceful.


    “The bracelet was on my wrist.


    It wouldn’t have fallen if you hadn’t bumped into me.


    ”


    Ste found the usation absurd.


    With a firm expression, she took Miley’s arm, ready to leave.


    She had no intention of engaging in a pointless argument with Leslie.


    “Miss!” The sales assistant intervened, her expression uneasy.


    “Please wait.


    We need to ascertain what happened.


    Could you stay and help us sort this out?”


    The assistant was in a difficult position, needing to determine responsibility for the broken bracelet.


    “Are you suggesting Ste is responsible for this? How could a bracelet break so easily from a simple touch?” Miley immediately came to Ste’s defense, visibly upset.


    “It’s clear that someone is trying to frame Ste.


    Can’t you see that?”


    The shop assistant lowered her head and said, “I’m sorry, but-“


    “It’s okay.


    ” Ste, maintaining herposure, interrupted the shop assistant.


    “Let’s just check the surveince footage.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    I need to leave soon.


    ” She didn’t want to cause trouble for someone who was just doing their job.


    The assistant nodded, acknowledging Ste’s request.


    “We’re looking into it now.


    Please give us a moment.


    ”


    Miley, initially angered, caught Leslie’s smug look and her annoyance intensified.


    With a cold smile, she remarked, “Fine, we’ll wait.


    It’ll be interesting to see someonee to terms with the truth.


    ”


    Her gaze bore into Leslie, her meaning clear without mentioning any names.


    Leslie’s smile vanished, reced by a scowl.


    When the shop assistant returned, her news wasn’t helpful.


    “The incident urred in a blind spot.


    We can’t see it clearly on the footage.


    ”