First Love 93
Chapter 93
Clara froze, confused by the sudden turn of events.
“Angela, what nonsense are you spouting? Are you out of my mind?” Nora snapped.
“Enough. Be quiet." Angela rubbed her temples. "You're givinga headache."
Without another word, Angela turned to her laptop, pulled up a video with a few swift clicks, and played it for
everyone.
The footage showed their former colleague, Rachel Carter-a petite woman often seen in a sunflower- patterned
dress. She had a delicate and pleasant appearance.
In the video, Rachel accidentally bumped into Clara in passing, causing a piece of clothing to fall to the ground.
Rachel was quick to pick it up, glancing at it briefly before handing it
back to Clara.
"Hey, look at this! Doesn't she have a small knife in her hand?" Alan's sharp eyes caught the detail immediately.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis comment drew everyone's attention to the screen. He paused the video, zoomed in on the frame, and
pointed. "Right here, see? That's a knife!"
A murmur spread through the crowd as people began whispering among themselves. The revelation that Rachel-
seemingly quiet and honest-had done something so deliberate
was shocking.
Nora, realizing her original tactic to smear Angela had failed, quickly shifted gears. “Even if it wasn't your fault,
why didn't you return the dress immediately? We could've salvaged the material. Or were you planning to
embezzle it?"
Angela didn't hold back anymore. “Everyone, this was Rachel Carter's doing. However, the one who orchestrated
it all was Ms. Nora Rutherford herself.” Her voice was calm yet chilling, sending shivers down everyone's spine.
“Nora, admit it now and apologize toin front of everyone, and | might consider forgiving you."
Nora stiffened, glaring at Angela coldly. “Apologize? Keep dreaming.”
-Angela didn't argue further. Instead, she clapped her hands, and from the crowd emerged
a slender, familiar figure-Rachel Carter herself.
familiar.figure
“What are you doing here?” Nora blurted, visibly startled.
Rachel bit her pale lips, her head lowered as though weighed down by guilt.
“Rachel,” Angela said gently, “why don't you tell everyone what you toldyesterday?"
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Her tone was calm and non-judgemental, showing no hostility despite Rachel's involvement in the matter. Rachel
glanced around nervously, her lips trembling before, she finally found the courage to speak. you dare accuse
"Hey, Rachel, you'd better think carefully before you say anything. Don't an innocent person!" Nora interjected
sharply, her glare fixed on Rachel like lasers. Rachel's face turned even paler, and her shoulders hunched as
though bracing for impact. "It's okay. Take your time,” Angela reassured her, gently holding her wrist for support.
Rachel's voice trembled as she began, "It was her. She toldto do it. My child was sick and needed 300
thousand dollars for surgery. | couldn't afford it. She promised to give500 thousand if I did it. | had no
choice..."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer quiet voice was still clear enough for everyone to hear.
The room fell into stunned silence. No one had expected this revelation.
"You're lying! When did | ever give you money? Stop slandering me!" Nora shouted, her eyes blazing with fury.
“Rachel, you're in cahoots with Angela, aren't you? This is all a setup to frme!"
Tears welled up in Rachel's eyes, but she stood firm, pulling out her phone. She opened her bankingand
displayed a transfer record.
"This is from you,” she said, her voice steadier now. "If you want to deny it, let everyone check. They'll see the
money cstraight from your account.’
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