The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 2098

"Shh."

As the standoff reached a boiling point, a crisp, elegant voice sliced through the tension. Charlotte slowly lifted her gaze, staring down Sheryl with a dark, predatory look. She enunciated every word deliberately.

"If it's evidence you want, you'll get it. No need to rush."

With that, she turned to Officer Donovan and spoke softly, "Since this case now implicates another individual, I'd appreciate it if you brought her in."

"Mrs. Blair, we've already contacted Reba." Officer Donovan checked his watch. "She should be arriving any minute now."

Just as he finished speaking.

The door to the interrogation room cracked open, and a staff member walked in with a grim expression. "Reba is here, but..."

"But what?"

"She brought a swarm of reporters and her own legal team. She's threatening that if she doesn't get a satisfactory explanation, she'll escalate the situation."

"Mrs. Blair, what should we do?"

Officer Donovan looked to Charlotte, awaiting her command.

"Let her in."

Charlotte picked up her thermos, taking a slow, unbothered sip of her tea. Her expression remained perfectly serene.

Moments later.

The door swung open, and Reba marched in aggressively, flanked by journalists and her lawyer.

"..."

Charlotte slowly lifted her eyes, her gaze locking onto the cameraman trailing behind Reba. She drawled lazily, "Why don't you shove that lens right in my face so you can get a better shot?"

"..."

Hearing her chilling tone, the cameraman practically jumped out of his skin and hastily lowered the camera.

They were just here to get a scoop. They had no idea Charlotte was sitting right there.

This was not someone they could afford to cross.

"What do you think this place is?"

Officer Donovan's face turned completely black with rage. He immediately ordered his deputies to kick the media out to the lobby, though he allowed them to watch the live feed on the monitors.

"I'm here."

Reba glanced at her backup dancers, instantly realizing things had gone terribly wrong. She turned to face Charlotte, letting out a cold scoff. "Miss Charlotte, to what do I owe the pleasure?"

"Of course I wasn't involved."

Reba lifted her chin, answering with absolute confidence. "This incident has absolutely nothing to do with me."

"Oh."

Charlotte raised a single brow, her voice dragging out in a slow drawl. "So, your assistant took it upon herself to commit attempted murder?"

She gave a subtle nod toward the door, and a man in a sharp suit immediately stepped into the room.

He was one of the most ruthless, top-tier criminal defense lawyers in the industry, boasting a flawless win record.

His most famous case involved putting both the opposing party and their lawyer behind bars.

Anyone who fell into his crosshairs was utterly destroyed.

"..."

Reba recognized the lawyer instantly, which only cemented her resolve to completely sever ties with the situation.

After a few agonizing seconds of silence, Reba spoke. "It has nothing to do with me."

It was the ultimate betrayal.