?<strong>Chapter 988:</strong>


    “Mrs. Gordon, it seems your story doesn’t align with your daughter’s ount. You’ll need toe with us,” he said firmly.


    Rosalyn was reluctant.


    Seated on the hospital bed, she turned to Evita and said, “Evita, be mindful of your words in front of the officers. I’ve never worn that ring.”


    “Mom,” Evita said, her voice trembling as she nced nervously at the leading officer. “But it is your favorite.”


    “Enough, Mrs. Gordon. Don’t use your daughter as a shield for your actions,” the leading officer reprimanded Rosalyn and instructed his team to keep a close watch on her. Then, turning his attention to Evita, he said, “Miss Gordon, we’d like to hear…”


    “More about the ring. We trust you’ll cooperate with us.”


    Evita’s eyes darted to her mother, now firmly under police watch. A wave of uncertainty washed over her, leaving her feeling lost and conflicted. However, under the officer’smanding gaze, she managed a reluctant nod. “Alright, I will.”


    With heavy steps, Evita followed the officer out of the room to provide her statement in the hallway.


    Meanwhile, on the other end of the video call, L had heard Evita’s im that the ring was Rosalyn’s favorite. But L wasn’t convinced—it didn’t sit right with her.


    Rosalyn had always possessed sophisticated tastes and had never shown an interest in jewelry.


    How could Evita, her daughter, not know this?


    A serious expression flickered across L’s face.


    Between Rosalyn and Evita, one of them had to be lying. Evita had meddled in Andrew and Madisyn’s rtionship, ndered Timeless Elegance, and even sold off her furniture. Evita’s actions painted her as deceitful, making L lean toward believing in Rosalyn’s innocence.


    She couldn’t allow Evita’s schemes to seed.


    Without hesitation, L abruptly ended the video call and contacted the police. She used Evita of embezzling her property and provided the authorities with Evita’s current location.


    Afterward, L approached Madisyn, who had just finished selecting models for the fashion show. Seeing Ling, Madisyn greeted her with a warm smile and gestured for her toe over and sign the contract.


    L signed the contract with a resolute expression. Though a few details still needed discussion, she turned to Madisyn and said, “Sorry, Miss Johns, I have an urgent matter to attend to.” She hesitated for a moment before lowering her voice and adding, “It’s about Evita.”


    Madisyn, who had never intended to involve herself in L’s personal matters, immediately sensed there was more to the situation—L wouldn’t have brought Evita up otherwise.


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