Dane turned sharply towards the servant, his look piercing.


    “Why were you in the living room sote?”


    “I was on duty.


    I was just making sure everything was in order.


    ” The servant avoided Dane’s intense gaze.


    Kristine observed ine and the others.


    The servant had spoken so confidently.


    Why did no one seem to believe her?


    “This is absurd.


    Do you have any proof?” Madisyn scoffed slightly, her tone tinged with sarcasm.


    Yet, her gaze remained locked on Kristine.


    “Kristine, this is yourst chance.


    Tell the truth.novelbin


    ”


    Kristine wasn’t happy to hear those words.


    Why did Madisyn think she had the right to boss her around like that?


    “I didn’t want to say it, but since you keep pushing like I’m trying to nder you.


    Madisyn, I’m going to be honest-you’re the one who pushed me! I admit I had my doubts about you during thepetition, but that doesn’t give you the right to sabotage my shot at the internationalpetition, does it?” Tears cascaded down Kristine’s cheeks as she cried out, “I’ve given up so much for this internationalpetition-everyone knows that!”


    Lynda remained silent, her expression a tangled web of emotions.


    ine took a deep breath, visibly upset.


    Whether Madisyn was the culprit or Kristine was just setting her up, one thing was clear-this situation left her with a bad taste in her mouth.


    Glenn gave ine’s shoulder a reassuring pat, his expression hardening with resolve as he told Kristine, “I’ll get to the bottom of this.


    For now, just focus on taking care of yourself.


    ”


    With those words, he walked ine out of the room.


    Dane and Madisyn also slipped away in silence.


    Only Lynda and the servant were left in the room.


    As Kristine watched the others depart, her tears began to flow more freely.


    “Aunt, are you doubting me too?”


    Her eyes brimmed with tears, her lips quivering ever so slightly as she gazed at Lynda.


    Lynda felt a twinge of sympathy.


    “Kristine, if Madisyn truly did this, I assure you, I will not forgive her.


    ” Lynda’s tone was resolute.


    Kristine’s hands tightened into fists.


    Damn it, even after all this, why did everyone still not believe in her?


    She was seething with fury, on the brink of losing all control!


    Madisyn and her parents returned to the car.


    The atmosphere in the car was thick with tension.