Chapter 555

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“What’s happening?”
“Wait—there’s more?!”
As murmurs filled the room, several figures emerged from the shadows, striding toward the stage.
At the center of them stood Linsey, microphone in hand, her expression calm and composed.
“I believe everyone here has seen the surveillance footage by now. Let me be clear—I, Linsey, did not steal anything from Carol.”
Her words sent a ripple of shock through the crowd. Gasps broke out one after another.
“Wasn’t Linsey taken away by the Lawson family?”
“When did she change outfits?”
“Oh my God! Look at her hand—it’s covered in blood!”
The camera zoomed in on Linsey’s face, slightly pale yet unwavering, before shifting to her injured right hand.
“Yes, everyone. These wounds? Carol did this to me earlier in the storage room.”
As Linsey spoke, Millie crouched beside her and carefully lifted her left pant leg, revealing a swollen, bruised ankle.
A collective gasp spread through the audience.
“Linsey, you shameless cunt! Get down from there!” Carol shrieked, her self-control snapping.
She lunged forward, ready to drag Linsey off the stage, but Millie’s people quickly moved to block her path.
Jeffery, still restraining Carol, cast a cold, piercing glare at Linsey. His voice was sharp and laced with anger.
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“Linsey, you’ve got some nerve.”
Linsey had taken his check, yet now she dared to expose everything in front of everyone.
Linsey met his cutting gaze without a trace of fear. Instead, she reached into her pocket and pulled out the check.
Her voice rang clear through the microphone. “Mr. Lawson, are you talking about this check? The one you tried to use to silence me?”
A poised smile played on her lips. “Don’t worry, Mr. Lawson. I keep my word. You gave me two choices, remember? I’m choosing the second one.”
She held the check up for everyone to see. “And as for this five-million-dollar check, I’ll return it to you right here, in front of all these witnesses. That way, no one can say I took your money without delivering on a deal.”
Every detail of the check, signed by Jeffery, was magnified for the crowd on a large screen.
Moments later, Linsey ripped the check to shreds, scattering the pieces above her.
The fragments fluttered down, resembling a gentle snowfall.
Linsey stood firm, her face a mask of scorn and detachment.
As he locked eyes with Linsey, a shiver ran through Jeffery’s heart.
He was shocked by the audacity of this woman, whom he had seen as fragile.
Not only Jeffery, but all the guests were stunned by her bold act.
“Ah, so that’s the real story! Jeffery tried to buy Linsey’s silence to protect Carol.”
“The Lawsons think too highly of themselves! They’re just one notable family in town. What right do they have to act so superior?”
“Everyone knows the Lawson family is still controlled by their parents. How dare Jeffery and Carol act that way?”
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