Before she could speak, Stella cut in, her voice laced with anger.
“Jessica did it.”
“What? Are you serious?” Miley’s eyes widened in shock.
Stella brandished her phone. “I filmed Flossie’s walk. It clearly shows Jessica deliberately bumping her, causing the fall.”
Miley snatched the phone, her anger simmering as she scrutinized the video.
Flossie pieced together the runway events. “When I returned for the closing, she brushed by me, then suddenly stepped towards me…”
“That woman!” Miley fumed.
She forced down her anger as Colin was there. “Colin, this happened at your venue. Jessica works for you. I hope you can offer Flossie an explanation.”
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Colin remained silent for a moment before speaking sternly. “An investigation is underway. If someone deliberately sabotaged my show, they won’t get away with it.”
His suddenly phone buzzed.
“Excuse me,” he said, taking out his phone.
His expression instantly darkened as he glanced at the screen. It was Jessica c
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alling.
Glancing at them, Colin remarked, “Hold up, I need to take that phone call.”
Then he dashed out of the room.
Down the hall, he grabbed the ringing phone. “What’s happening?”
After a moment on the line, he scowled and replied, “Got it. I’m on my way.”
With that said, he clicked off and strolled back into the ward.
Stella and Miley glanced at him but kept chatting with Flossie.
Seeing Colin solo, Flossie felt a bit awkward. “Mr. Yates, if you have things to do, don’t worry about me. I’ll be alright.”
Colin waved it off. “I’ve got my crew handling Liz’s matter. I’m sticking around till you’re in the clear.”
Stella grinned. “Thanks, Mr. Yates. Flossie owes you one when she’s back on her feet.”
Then she turned to Flossie. “You’re hurt. Call your beau to come look after you.”
Thinking of the baby in her belly, Flossie hesitated before shaking her head. “No, I’m good with your company. I’ll milk his care later.
Remember when I was stuck in that snowstorm? He braved it all to find me and nursed me back for days.