A man who cheated wasn’t worth a second thought! But Lise acted as if he were a priceless gem. She had no one to blame but herself. Given Lise’s circumstances, if she had chosen a decent person to date and eventually marry, her life could have been peaceful and full of happiness. Her parents, despite everything, truly loved her. But with the darkness in her heart, her life was always going to be tainted.
Lise fought fiercely, trying to break free from the guards’ hold. Her eyes burned with hatred as she said, “Katelyn, do you really think you’re any different? Neil doesn’t want you, yet you still throw yourself at him. How pathetic!”
Her teeth clenched, her anger bubbling over as she longed to strike out at Katelyn.
Suddenly, the police burst in, rushing quickly.
“Who reported this incident to the police? Can someone explain what’s going on here?” The leading officer scanned the scene, noting the security personnel holding back the Bailey family. It didn’t take him long to piece things together.
Katelyn stepped forward, her voice firm.
“I called. They attacked me, and she even tried to stab me with a fruit knife. The security footage will prove it, and everyone here is a witness.”
“No, officer, this is a misunderstanding! We were just having a heated family discussion with Katelyn. She’s our daughter, after all.” Jeff immediately jumped in, his voice desperate, his eyes darting to Katelyn, silently pleading for leniency.
However, Katelyn didn’t look at him. She turned her face away, ignoring Jeff’s silent cry for help.
With the police now in control of the situation, Sharon knew better than to escalate things any further.
Lise quickly sensed that going head-to-head with Katelyn any further would only worsen their position. Forcing a strained smile, she said, “Yes, officer, it was just a misunderstanding during a family dispute. Katelyn must have misinterpreted the situation.”
The officer narrowed his eyes at Lise, clearly unconvinced by her attempt to smooth things over.
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Turning to his junior colleague, he ordered firmly, “Retrieve the surveillance footage immediately. I want to see exactly what happened. No matter what explanations were offered, the truth captured on camera will speak louder than any excuses.”
A wave of dread washed over Lise. It was clear now: Katelyn was fully committed to bringing them down. What a bitch!
She quickly realized she needed to think fast.
Just as she opened her mouth to plead her case, the sound of approaching footsteps interrupted her.
Jaxen stepped into the room. Today, Jaxen carried an air of uncharacteristic gravity, shedding his usual laid-back charm for a demeanor that demanded attention.
Katelyn frowned in confusion, her voice tinged with suspicion.
“What are you doing here?”
Without addressing her directly, Jaxen shot her a brief, reassuring look before striding toward the officer. In one deliberate motion, he handed over a sleek file folder, his voice steady and resolute.
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