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Chapter 159 Clara sobbed softly, tugging at Sergioâs sleeve. âSergio, Itâs all my fault for not closing the door properly Donât blame Mr. Hackett.
If we involve the police, Iâll be too ashamed to face anyone.â Claraâs tears flowed heavily as she spoke.
Seeing Claraâs act, Sheldon was itching to step forward and take action. However, Maeve restrained his wrist, shaking her head.
Sergio only felt heartache for Clara. He glanced coldly at Maeve and Sheldon. âWhy? Do you want to make this matter public?â
âAccording to Clara, Sheldon merely barged in and didnât do anything to her. Calling the police is just about clarifying this matter.
With both parties sticking to their own stories, itâs obvious that one side is lying.â Maeve remarked.
Maeveâs gaze shifted toward Clara with a hint of mockery âCould it be that someone is afraid, so they dare not involve the police?â
Claraâs sobbing abruptly ceased. She stared at Maeve and said, âMaeve, what do you mean by that? Are you implying that Iâm lying?â
âWhether youâre lying or not, weâll find out through an investigation.â
Sheldon immediately stated, âI have no objections.
Claraâs heart trembled. âSergio, the Hackett family is powerful and influential. Iâm afraid-â
âAre you afraid that Sheldon will use the Hackett familyâs Influence to threaten the police? Ms. Stewart, you can rest assured.
You still have Sergio by your side,â Maeve said with a cold laugh. âWith Sergio protecting you, they wouldnât dare to favor Sheldon.â
Sergio furrowed his brows, clearly hearing the sarcasm in Maeveâs tone.
He gently patted Claraâs back and whispered, âListen, Iâll make sure you get justice. They wonât dare to act recklessly if Iâm around.â
Claraâs expression changed slightly. She wanted to say something, but Sergio had already instructed Larry to call the police.
âYes, Mr. Brooks.â
Claraâs heart pounded rapidly. She never expected the situation to escalate like this.
Maeve was about to lead Sheldon out when Sergio suddenly spoke up, âWhy are you heading out so quickly? Are you two planning to go out and collude on a story now?â
Maeve felt a surge of anger upon hearing Sergioâs words. She released Sheldon and turned to Sergio.
âFine. Then weâll just stay here and wait for the police to arrive. That way, you wonât think weâre outside planning our strategy to accuse Clara.â
âWe?â
Sergio chuckled. Great, she and Sheldon have already become a âweâl âIgnore him!â Sheldon coldly glanced at Sergio and pulled Maeve to a nearby chair.
Sergio stared at Sheldon holding Maeveâs hand and silently clenched his fist.
âSergio... Iâm scared...â Clara bit her lip, looking pitifully at Sergio.
Sergioâs gaze softened as he sat beside Clara, but his eyes remained fixed on Maeve and Sheldon in the comer.
Before long, the police arrived. Maeve recounted everything that happened to the police.
After the police had a basic understanding of the situation, Maeve turned to Sergio and asked, âMr. Brooks, did I say anything wrong?â