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“No, really, there’s no need!” Desiree gritted her teeth and glared at Lina.
She finally understood what was going on. It seemed that Lena had instructed those children, but they actually took
orders from Lina.
Her motive was clear—she wanted to draw the police into the situation. If the police got involved, they would
uncover the dark secrets of the Harpers’ charity foundation.
Desiree seethed with anger but felt helpless against Lina. At this point, she could only find an excuse to escape.
“Zuko, Lina, this is just a small matter. It doesn’t matter at all! Kids don’t know better. How could I hold it against
them?”
“But, Desiree…”
“Enough, I won’t pursue this!” Desiree stood up abruptly and walked toward the exit. “I suddenly remembered that
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGrandma Janine has something to discuss with me today. I… I’ll go back first!”
The police officers were left puzzled.
“What’s the meaning of this? You want to report the incident one moment and decide to stop pursuing it the next.
Do you think we’re making this trip for fun?”
Zuko stepped forward, stopping the lead investigator with a cryptic smile.
“There’s no rush,” he said. “The annual charity gala of the Hamertons will be held three days later. I’ll reserve seats
for all of you!”
–
The Hamertons’ charity gala was grand, with many celebrities in attendance. Thanks to the influence of Imperial
Media, most of the prominent figures in the entertainment industry were present, including Abigail.
As soon as the press saw her, adrenaline rushed through them. They held their cameras and microphones high,
afraid to miss even a second of footage.
Abigail’s status in the entertainment industry was undeniable. She was an artist under Imperial Media and had been
chosen as the ambassador for the Thompson Group’s film studio. She was also friends with the Thompson heiress.
Some envious reporters sighed.
“Comparison is really the source of misery. Some people are just born lucky. You can’t help but give it to her!”
“Hmph! Nobody’s perfect!” Another reporter sneered. “What’s so great about her? It’s easy to find faults in her!”
“What do you mean?”
“Watch this!”
Abigail spun on the red carpet and signed the autograph board. Her smile lit up the surroundings, and camera
flashes flickered.
Suddenly, a grating voice came from the press area.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Ms. Fox, there are so many stars here tonight. Do you think they’re all the same as the ones who attended the
opening ceremony of the film studio?”
Abigail was taken aback by the question and did not know how to respond.
“Ms. Fox, I heard that several veteran actors are still hospitalized. It’s all because of the poisoning incident at the
previous event!”
Abigail tried to maintain a polite smile. “What does that have to do with me? The police have already investigated
that matter and caught the suspect—”
“Almost everyone had some problems during the entire event, but you were not affected, Ms. Fox.”
“You…”
Abigail was instantly appalled.
This incident had caused some controversy at the time, but it was suppressed under the combined pressure of
Imperial Media and Sol Entertainment, thus not causing a bigger uproar.
Despite the lack of evidence, some people still believed that Abigail was the one who spiked the drinks and
orchestrated the sinister plot.
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