Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After novel Chapter 496

Chapter 496 What A Bastard!

A sharp ache pierced Linsey’s heart, but she quickly steadied herself and reached out into the darkness.

“Even a storage room should have a light switch,” she muttered,

After she fumbled along the wall, her fingers finally brushed against the switch.

She exhaled in relief and flicked it on.

Bright light flooded the once pitch–black room.

Linsey squinted against the sudden glare, her eyes needing a moment to adjust before she could fully take in her surroundings.

Scanning the space, she let out a quiet sigh.

For a storage room, it was surprisingly clean and well–organized–nothing like the grimy, suffocating cell she had half–expected.

Considering the Lawsons‘ merciless nature, she wouldn’t have been shocked if they had thrown her into some damp, underground dungeon instead.

The absurd thought made her chuckle.

She still had the mind to joke. Maybe a bit of optimism wasn’t so bad after all.

Besides, she had more than just herself to consider now–she was carrying a child. She needed to stay calm for the baby’s sake.

Steadying herself, she pulled a chair over and sat down, her mind already racing through possible ways to escape this mess.

Carol’s so–called evidence was a lie. Linsey had never stepped into any lounge that evening, nor had she even seen the necklace she was accused of stealing.

The only thing that could clear her name was the banquet hall’s surveillance footage.

But frustration bubbled up as she realized her mistake. “I mentioned checking the hall’s security cameras earlier but never got the chance to confirm it. Now I’m stuck here, and the Lawsons might destroy the real footage before I can prove anything….”

She sighed, feeling a pang of regret. If only she had thought more rationally earlier, she wouldn’t be in such a vulnerable position now.

Her thoughts shifted to Jeffery–the man who had her dragged here without a shred of hesitation.

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Chapter 496 What A Bastard!

“What a bastard! He ran into me, blamed me for it, then threw accusations without even checking the facts. The Lawson siblings are really something else.”

If they were dead set on making her the scapegoat, she couldn’t rely solely on herself to get out of this.

Pressing her lips together, she reached for her phone.

Fortunately, she hadn’t left it in her bag–otherwise, she might not have it now.

Her gaze landed on her chat with Collin.

Should she call him? But he was away on business. He might not be able to do anything in time.

She hesitated, then tapped on Dolores‘ contact.

Dolores had her own company, but she wasn’t powerful enough to take on the Lawsons.