Chapter 311
Haillie stood up in shock, shaking her head in denial, âNo, it wasn't me! You're talking nonsense! Say
Zachary didn't argue with her, instead turning to the police without hesitation, âIt was this woman ca
who put me up to all this! One day, she followed Miss Mendoza from Pearl Moon all the way to The
Bund of Trent River. After seeing Ellinor talking to me, a flyer distributor, she picked me for the job!
She found Ms. Mendozaâs lost phone, transferred a hundred
grand into my account from it, then deleted the transaction history. Then she had someone pretend
Ms. Mendoza the suspect!â
At this, Patricia sprang from Balfour's arms in disbelief, looking at her good friend, âHaillie!... How co
Haillie shook her head in a panic, âIt really wasn't me! I didn't...â
Seeing her denial, Patricia was disappointed and said nothing more. She took a deep breath, turned
Having lost her friend's trust, Haillie was a little overwhelmed, and then angrily looked at Ellinor, poir
Ellinor looked at her with a hint of scorn, âI just had my lawyer go find his wife and son, and saved th
with the rest, and I just found out who he was accusing. So it's you again, Haillie.â
Haillie got
more and more agitated, âEllinor, don't play innocent here. I won't let you get away with this!
She turned around, her eyes welling up with tears, and said to Balfour, âBalfour, you mustn't believe I
Balfour looked at Haillie, then at Ellinor, his eyes complex...
Two officers walked towards Haillie, handcuffs in hand.
"Haillie, please cooperate with our investigation!â
âPatricia, save me..." Haillie backed away in panic, unwilling to be cuffed.
Patricia was angry and heartbroken. She walked over to Ellinor, tried to take
her hand, but was politely avoided by Ellinor.
With a look of embarrassment, Patricia withdrew her hand in disappointment and apologized, âEllino
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