Chapter 48
Winona’s face drained of color, and a chill ran through her.
Yulia was quick to ask, “Mr. Love, did Mr. Hawley bring you in to clear Winona’s name?
Quinn gave a firm shake of his head, his expression unchanging. I’m Ms. Quiana Levine’s lawyer, he clarified.
The room fell silent, everyone exchanging glances of disbelief
John’s hands were shaking, and his words stumbled out. “Mr. Mr. Loveit, eh..”
“Well no need to worry.” Quinn said smoothly, not waiting for Mr. Carter to finish. He smiled at the crew. “As your lawyer, I’m here to make sure justice is served. I’ll make sure anyone who slandered or attacked M. Levine is held accountable”
Yulia’s expression turned as stiff as a board, like she’d been hit by a ton of bricks. Her face flushed with a mix of anger and embarrassment.
Winona, on the other hand, felt her face heat up with embarrassment. She remembered her own words, and now she was left feeling like she’d been slapped.
Her new manicure was ruined as she clenched her fists, and she nearly lost her footing. Yulia caught her, stopping her from toppling over
Winona furned. How did Keith find out so fast! And right when he could make me look like a fool? That’s low, even for Quiana.
But a lawyer like Quinn? She couldn’t afford him. It’s got to be Julius pulling the strings. I can’t believe he’s going out of has way for herf
inona took a few deep breaths, trying to keep ber cool, and managed a weak smile. “There’s got to be some mistake. I just can’t see Quiana being
that mean
The room was tense–those who had criticized Quiana earlier looked like they’d swallowed something sour, while the others were giving each other awkward glances.
Quinn, the picture of composure, started pulling evidence from the machine that had been running unnoticed. “We’re all about the truth here,” he said, his voice firm
Quinn was a big deal in the legal world, and no one wanted to face him in court
The fact that Quiana got him on her side showed she was confident. If this scandal broke, it would be a media circus, and their show might as well call it quits.
Mike’s brow furrowed as he caught a whiff of deception. He pointed as Jill, his voice firm and commanding “Jill, let’s have it. The truch.”
Jill’s nerves were on edge, her gaze darting to Winona for a lifeline. “Winona she tried to say, but her words were swiftly interrupted.
Winona didn’t waste a moment. She closed in, her palm meeting Jill’s cheek with a resounding crack “Jill Eve always looked out for you. And this is how you act? Trying to break us apart?”
The scheme had been straightforward: Jill was to rig the water, Winona to orchestrate an accident with Evelyn and pin everything on Quiana, tarnishing her name. Jill would vanish with the cush
The only snug was Quiana’s surprise reveal of fits water switch on camera. Thankfully, JII had been quick to dodge the blame.
Rubbing her check, Jill’s eyes widened with a mix of fear and recognition. “Ms. Larson…”
Winona’s second slap was a covert blow, her voice a venomous whisper meant only for fill. “Don’t forget, your mom needs that money for her medical bills.
Jill stiffened, and then lifted her chin, her voice filled with resolve. “I did it. All of it. I was envious of Quiana’s looks and Winona’s fan base. It was my own doing. No one else was in on it”
Yulia, catching on to the scheme, questioned, “So what did Evelyn do to warrant this?”
“Evelyn‘ She just had the bad luck of being in the wrong place,” Jill retorted with a tinge of bitterness
“Unbelievable!” Yulia seethed, delivering a slap of her own. The strategy was clear pin everything on Jill to keep Winona’s hands clean.
