Chapter 344
Kyla was caught off guard, left without words by Sadie’s sharp challenge. She hadn’t anticipated such a forceful and articulate defense from Sadie. Meanwhile, police officers took statements from witnesses and reviewed security footage from the estate.
The video clearly depicted Percy bumping into Nanette, which led her to drop the jewelry box inadvertently. This indisputable evidence caused both Percy’s and Kyla’s complexions to blanch.
“The evidence is quite clear,” Sadie said, her voice calm yet incisive. “Miss Wade, do you have any further comments?”
Kyla found herself speechless, unprepared for Sadie’s tactical shrewdness and comprehensive handling of the situation.
Kyla wobbled, her complexion turning ghostly white. With a hand over her heart, she emitted a soft, feeble moan. Then, she fell backward.
Percy was swift to react, catching her just before she hit the ground. His expression was one of sheer alarm as he shouted, “Miss Wade! Miss Wade, can you hear me?” Chaos ensued at once.
Observing Kyla’s theatrical display, Sadie couldn’t help but scoff inwardly. So typical, the same old trick.
Her eyes grew cold as she mockingly inquired, “Miss Wade, do you need medical assistance? Should I call for an ambulance?”
Percy glared at Sadie with intense loathing, as if she were a notorious criminal. “You’ve caused this. Miss Wade wouldn’t be in this state if it weren’t for your provocation.”
Unruffled, Sadie responded with a tone of mock surprise, “How is this related to me? I only said a few words. I never touched her. Surely, if her condition is this delicate, the blame can’t possibly fall on me.”
She then addressed the butler, her demeanor calm. “Please, could you call for an ambulance? It seems wise to be cautious.” Though the butler was suspicious of Kyla’s abrupt faint, he quickly made the call to emergency services without hesitation.
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“No need for an ambulance,” Percy replied abruptly, cutting through the tension with a sharp voice. “I’ll take her to the hospital myself.” With Kyla in his arms, he swiftly departed the scene.
Sadie’s lips curled into a knowing smirk as she watched them hurry away, sensing their fear of exposure.
Turning to Nanette, she suggested, “Let’s depart now.”
“But…” Nanette hesitated, glancing at the ruined Dewy Hibiscus on the ground.
“The police will take care of it,” Sadie assured her with conviction. “We should head back.”
She then bent down to collect the scattered jewelry fragments, each one tenderly placed into a velvet pouch.
The fragments, though broken, retained their immense worth. Not merely a masterpiece, the Dewy Hibiscus symbolized Sadie’s dedication and dreams.
Nanette observed Sadie meticulously collecting the pieces, her admiration for her calm and composed demeanor growing amidst the ordeal. Such was the essence of true strength.
They left Stonemont Estate behind and approached the car parked nearby. Inside, Averi was deeply engaged with a toy. Upon noticing Sadie entering the car, he set his toy aside and leapt into her embrace, his voice tender and concerned. “Mommy, are you alright?”
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