Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 557

But Celeste still noticed Helena's peripheral glance and the split-second stiffness in her profile.

The fragile persona Celeste had been desperately maintaining began to crack.

The endless murmurs poured into her ears.

Her face turned pale enough to be almost translucent, yet she pretended not to care.

But beneath her lowered eyelashes, massive waves of panic crashed violently.

Celeste kept her facial expressions tightly controlled while her mind raced.

She strategized how to deflect everyone's suspicion and figure out who she could throw under the bus next.

Yet, on the outside, she still looked completely removed from the situation.

She even raised a hand to gently pat Helena's back in comfort.

Only Sienna, who had been watching her the whole time, caught the fleeting panic and ruthlessness in her eyes.

Just as Helena finally couldn't help but look her way.

Celeste suddenly pivoted her attack, glaring sharply at PR Director Macy Zeller.

"Macy! It was you, wasn't it? You're the one who swapped all the jewelry!"

The entire room's gaze instantly snapped to Macy.

Celeste's expression was cold as she pressed harder, giving her no room to breathe.

"The day before the exhibition, I personally verified all the jewelry before handing them over to you for safekeeping.

When I handed them over, every piece was authentic, fully certified, and in perfect condition!

Overnight, under full-lockdown storage with no outsiders touching them, how did they all become counterfeits in a single night?

Did you secretly swap them out? Where did you hide Helena's heirloom treasures?"

Macy was completely blindsided.

This sudden accusation hit her completely off guard.

Her eyes were wide with shock. Caught so abruptly, she couldn't defend herself, her mind going blank before she could even form a sentence.

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