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Fortunately, the parking lot cameras were numerous, capturing both their front and back views. Crucially, there was no record of Scarlett giving the man anything. If she’d spoken more, given him tissues or money, she’d have been in a much worse position.
Scarlett argued, “Look at my lip movements. I said no for twice. What could I have said to him?”
The man’s eyes flickered.“This was our second meeting. The first wasn’t here; we finalized everything then.”
Scarlett said calmly, “Where was that? My house, my apartment building, or the university? They all have security cameras. We can verify the timing.”
The man, realizing he was cornered, stammered, “Well… it was a while ago. I can’t remember the exact date!”
An officer asked, “Do you remember the location?”
The man’s eyes darted around nervously.“It… it was in a small wooded area by the river. No cameras there.”
With no surveillance footage, no witnesses, and no transfer or transaction records, Scarlett was released for lack of evidence.
Scarlett said coldly, “I’m pressing charges for false accusation, endangering public safety, and attempted assault!”
The man panicked, protesting loudly, “No! I’m telling the truth! It’s the truth!”
The officer, maintaining professionalism, replied, “Whether you’re telling the truth or no attempted assault and endangering public safety are true. Those are established facts.”
The man hung his head and was arrested for endangering public safety. Other charges would be investigated further.
Anya said apologetically, “Miss Taylor, I knew you didn’t do it. I’m sorry for getting you involved; apologize for the inconvenience.”
Chase showed remorse.“Let’s go home.”
Scarlett ignored them, addressing the officers.“I’ll handle further legal matters through my lawyer.”
She turned and left. Chase followed swiftly, his brow furrowed, his face grim. Anya trailed behind, her eyes cold and calculating.“What a difficult woman! Let’s just wait and see.” She thought.
Anya tapped her phone, a triumphant smirk playing on her lips.
Reaching the elevator, Chase pressed the down button. Scarlett stepped aside, unwilling to stand too close to him.
Chase frowned. There was a hint of apology in his eyes.
His phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen. The elevator arrived; it was empty. The three of them stepped inside.
Scarlett stood in the far corner, expressionless. Chase stood at the front, answering a call. He was
distracted.
What is it?” he asked.
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After hearing something, his expression turned serious.“What did you
Anya, behind Chase, folded her arms, casting a sideways glance at Scarlett with a smirk on her lips.
Chase ended the call, checking his phone. His face was as dark and stormy as the pre–dawn sky. Anya asked concernedly, “Chase, why the long face? What happened?”
Chase remained silent
Scarlett looked at Anya, meeting her
until he opened a
cold smug, gaze.
video. The nightclub music blared,
Chase’s eyes blazed. He grabbed Scarlett by the collar, pulling her close. He shoved the phone in her face, his voice trembling with rage.“What is this?!”
Scarlett saw the video–the one Anya had shown her earlier,
what this is?” there, and you’re asking me called me She said calmly, “You Her indifference enraged him further. He lost control, slapping her hard across the face. The sharp sound echoed in the quiet elevator. Scarlett stumbled, hitting the wall.
