Declan pated, at a loss for words under Bryson’s frosty stare.
“Enough. I’ve given you opportunities you’ve squandered. I’m calling the police,” Hannah declared, reaching for her phone.
Frantic, Eliana turned around and grabbed Sadie’s arm.
“Sadie, for the love of God, apologize to Miss Moore. Do you really want another police record to impact your education?”
Unyielding, Sadie shook off Eliana’s grip.
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“I fear no one. Let her call the police!”
Internally, Eliana cringed. If the police got involved, sweeping this under the rug would be quite challenging.
Hannah, observing from a distance, couldn’t help but smile. What a spectacle this was.
Her attention shifted to the waitress.
“Here’s another chance for you.
If you lie again, I assure you, you’ll be answering to the authorities. Choose your next words wisely.”
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The waitress looked up, meeting Hannah’s ice-cold eyes. The experience felt like plunging into a frozen abyss, compelling her to abandon any thought of deceit.
“It was… it was that…”
The waitress hesitated before turning around to point at Eliana.
Eliana discreetly glanced downward, motioning to her phone.
With a jolt, the waitress turned back and lowered her head, exclaiming, “Ah, it’s Miss Edwards!”
The instant the waitress turned, Hannah and Sadie caught sight of her finger aimed at Eliana.
Yet, her words contradicted her motion and that only meant one thing!
“Eliana Patel! I saw her single you out. You orchestrated Hannah’s trouble but framed me, didn’t you?”
Eliana’s complexion drained of color, and she slumped into Declan’s embrace.
“Sadie, why would I ever do such a thing? Are you misunderstanding the situation’
Turning around, Declan raised his tone slightly.
“Sadie, quit causing a spectacle. Why are you implicating Eliana?”
“Damn it!” Sadie jabbed a finger at Eliana, shouting, “I’m not blind!