“So, did you or did you not plan for someone to harm Hannah?”
“I didn’t! I swear! I absolutely didn’t!!” Sadie exploded, her eyes widening in disbelief as she looked at her brother.
“Declan!! You don’t believe me either? I promise, I didn’t set up anything against her! I confess! I did spill the wine!”
Sadie’s voice had a razor’s edge, cutting through the room.
“But I never plotted against her, I swear!”
Leah, moved by her daughter’s distress, stepped in for a warm hug.
“Declan, can you really doubt your own sister based on what that woman says? Hannah, you’re a real piece of work. Even after your divorce from Declan, you’re still stuck on him!”
Leah’s tone shifted, becoming authoritative.
“Just because you’re chummy with Mr. Mitchell doesn’t give you the right to falsely accuse others. We won’t admit to things we didn’t do!”
Bryson’s gaze turned frosty, targeting Leah’s face.
“Mrs. Edwards, do you honestly think I’d accuse you just because Hannah said so?”
Leah, quick to clarify, retorted, “I never implied that, Mr. Mitchell!
But we’re concerned Hannah might be twisting the facts and implicating my daughter!”
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“Why not involve the police, then?” Hannah offered a smug grin.
“Sadie ruined my costly dress. She owes me and that’s all. But if you’re talking about intentional harm, that’s a legal matter.”
Sadie held her ground, defiantly retorting, “Go ahead, call the police! I’ll pay for the dress!”
Eliana intervened.
“Sadie, maybe it’s time to say sorry to Miss Moore.
It seems you were at fault.”
“Why should I?!” Sadie felt utterly betrayed.
“I’m innocent. She’s clearly setting me up!”
Eliana tried to soothe her.
“Sadie, we all heard what Miss Moore said about you at the banquet and that’s what infuriated you. Even if you did mess up, no one’s holding it against you. Miss Moore isn’t petty.”
Hannah shot Eliana an icy look but remained silent.