Chapter 297
Balfour sat up straight, leaning forward with his hands crossed between his knees, showcasing his se
Elinor casually responded, âSure.â
Balfour began his interrogation: âTwo nights ago, Ms. Mendoza, you visited the Trent River, correct?â
Elinor nodded. âYes, I was at the Trent River two nights ago.â
Balfour continued, âMay I ask why you went to Trent River, Ms. Mendoza? Were you feeling down an
clear your head?â
Elinor frowned. âDoes my mood have anything to do with the case?â
A glint of meaning flashed in Balfour's eyes. âIndeed, please don't dodge my question, Ms. Mendoza
Elinor considered her mood at the time a complex mix of emotions hard to put into words. âI was jus
Balfour cracked a small smile and said, âThat night just so happened to be when my sister returned fi
night, Ms. Mendoza. You saw it all, right?â
Theo's eyes narrowed as he slowly sipped his water, watching Elinorâs reaction.
Elinor recalled the scene at Pearl Moon, full of pink tulips, and Patricia jumping out of the gift box an
âMs. Mendoza, why aren't you speaking? Don't you want to admit you saw the grand and romantic f
Balfour's tone was mild, but his words stung.
Elinor felt the gaze of another man on her aside from Balfour.
She pulled herself together and looked at Balfour squarely, saying, âYes, I was at
Pearl Moon that day and saw what you're talking about.
So what?â
Balfour's smile disappeared as he abruptly stood up. âSo, from that moment on, you considered Patr
Elinor was taken aback, then
lightly laughed, âNo, you're mistaken. I neither had the time nor the money, and I've never met this z
questioning!â
âMs. Mendoza, please stay calm; I'll present the evidence right away.â
With a wave of his hand, Balfour's secretary handed him a phone.
âDo you remember the internet celebrity who parked in a nonâ
designated area at the Trent River the other night? She was live streaming at the Trent River and acci
this phone!
With video, comes truth!â