Rebirth In Divorce My New Mr. Perfect (by Summer Knowles) novel Chapter 515

Any clear-headed person would see through such an obvious lie, but blinded by love, Michael had lost all reason. He'd convinced himself that if Zachary and Sarah got together, Vivian would be his.

"Mr. Luther, I never thought you'd be so gullible." Sarah sneered.

"Well, that's the truth. After everything fell apart, she came to see me once, and I decided to cover for her. I succeeded - everyone believes Charlotte was the perpetrator, and I was just being manipulated." Michael's eyes grew colder.

Sarah studied him carefully. "Mr. Luther, I want you to repeat this in court."

"In court?"

Michael silently shook his head. "I've told you the truth. The rest isn't my concern. I hope you understand - I can't personally send the woman I love to prison."

After all, he still cherished the memories from high school.

He stood to return to his cell, but Sarah called after him.

"Please think it over."

Michael nodded and left quickly.

Meanwhile, James was ransacking his house looking for something. His mother watched him puzzled. "James, what are you looking for?"

James gave a bitter smile. "Nothing, Mom. I'll find it myself."

Sylvia Chancer, née White, and Amanda Sanders, also born a White, were connected through old Lady White, who still presided over their branch of the family - though the connection was thin at best.

The card game was tense, but she had no choice but to stick it out. The Chancers' recent troubles had cost them dearly in social standing. Her former lunch companions had mostly scattered, but at least Mrs. Watson hadn't cut her off, still including her in these games.

After a couple of hours of play, the ladies took their usual break for tea and gossip.

Sylvia retreated to a corner, hoping to avoid Amanda.

But Amanda approached, all warmth and smiles, offering her a drink. "Sylvia White - it is you, isn't it? We've never been properly introduced, though I'm sure you don't remember me."

Sylvia nodded politely - she knew this dance well enough, having seen Amanda at countless family gatherings over the years.