Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 542

"Captain Rhodes, the only reason I am willing to cooperate with the police is because I abide by the law and believe in judicial justice."

A hint of grievance colored Celeste's fragile voice, her posture calculated to perfection.

"Now that all suspicions have been cleared and the so-called evidence proven to be sheer nonsense...

I see absolutely no need for the DNA test you previously asked me to take."

Her tone shifted, the vulnerability in her eyes vanishing instantly to be replaced by a cold edge.

"My mobility is impaired, and my movements are restricted, yet the police have repeatedly harassed me with summons.

You even resorted to coercive measures to force my return to the Capital for this investigation.

If I truly had the capabilities for cross-border money laundering, or the audacity to break the law so brazenly...

Do you really think I would obediently comply with your summons and allow myself to be interrogated?"

She lowered her eyes slightly, lacing her tone with indignation.

"The Zurich account belongs to the real Celeste. Now that it is proven I am not that person, all criminal suspicion naturally has nothing to do with me.

The police should be investigating and holding the actual culprit accountable, rather than endlessly wasting my time.

This entire farce today has been a baseless misunderstanding and a completely unwarranted smear against my character."

Celeste looked up, her gaze sweeping over everyone present before landing forcefully on Captain Rhodes.

"From this moment on, I will not cooperate with any further allegations claiming I am the real Celeste.

Captain Rhodes, the next time you summon me, I suggest you solidify your evidence first.

Please do not disrupt my life again with stunts like today's that waste both police resources and my personal time."

With that, she didn't wait for a response.

She simply maneuvered her wheelchair, turning around and heading straight for the door.

Captain Rhodes stood in awkward silence, his face flushing red and then draining of color.

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