Chapter 515
Any clear-headed person would see through such an obvious lie, but blinded by love, Michael had lost all reason.
He'd convinced himself that if Zachary and Sarah got together, Vivian would be his.
"Mr. Luther, | never thought you'd be so gullible." Sarah sneered.
"Well, that's the truth. After everything fell apart, she cto seeonce, and | decided to cover for her. |
succeeded - everyone believes Charlotte was the perpetrator, and | was just being manipulated." Michael's eyes
grew colder.
Sarah studied him carefully. "Mr. Luther, | want you to repeat this in court."
"In court?"
Michael silently shook his head. "I've told you the truth. The rest isn't my concern. | hope you understand - | can't
personally send the woman | love to prison."
After all, he still cherished the memories from high school.
He stood to return to his cell, but Sarah called after him.
"Please think it over."
Michael nodded and left quickly.
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Meanwhile, James was ransacking his house looking for something. His mother watched him puzzled. "James,
what are you looking for?"
James gave a bitter smile. "Nothing, Mom. I'll find it myself."
Mrs. Chancer nodded. "Alright then, I'm off to play cards with Mrs. Watson and the others."
Since Charlotte had been placed under house arrest, Mrs. Chancer had caused strouble initially but seemed
to have made peace with it, returning to her old hobby of cards.
At Mrs. Watson's house, several ladies were already playing cards. Seeing Mrs. Chancer arrive, Mrs. Watsons
quickly invited her over. "Finally! We've been waiting."
Once seated, Mrs. Chancer realized she was facing Mrs. Sanders, Melvin's mother and Sarah's aunt.
Everyone felt the tension given the situation between the Sanders and Chancer families. Mrs. Watson tried to
smooth things over. "When we're playing cards, we're just players. Let's forget everything else, shall we?"
Mrs. Chancer and Mrs. Sanders shared shistory - they were connected through the White family, though
distantly.
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her polite exterior.
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After a couple of hours of play, the ladies took their usual break for tea and gossip.
Sylvia retreated to a corner, hoping to avoid Amanda.
But Amanda approached, all warmth and smiles, offering her a drink. "Sylvia
White - it is you, isn't it? We've never been properly introduced, though I'm sure you don't remember me."
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