The Second Act 208

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Chapter 208

“It seems that someone can’t sit still anymore, Oneida said cold her eyes narrowing slightly.

As soon as she spoke, Oneida swiftly leaned over and grabbed the steering wheel from Christopher.

Her arms moved deftly, and in an instant, the car dodged the black vehicle at high speed.

Skimming the very edge of the mad, Oneida maneuvered the straight ahead, disappearing from everyone’s sight in the blink of an eye, leaving behind only a trail of black exhaust.

The driver of the black car watched helplessly as Oneida’s car, like a black whirlwind, not only dodged his attack but also sped away, giving him no chance to pursue.

Damn it! he cursed inside.

At this point, Oneida, having taken the car down another road, handed the steering wheel back to Christopher.

“You- Christopher looked at her in disbelief, finding it hard to believe that Oneida had effortlessly lost the black car with just a few tums of the wheel.

Your driving skills are impressive.” Christopher’s gaze was intense as he spoke.

Oneida’s expression didn’t change at his words

She had no choice just now.

She didn’t want to reveal too much in front of Christopher.

“It’s just alright. I used to enjoy racing,” she said, turning her head and replying nonchalantly

It was true.

Oneida used to enjoy racing, but not anymore.

Christopher continued to look at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

There were indeed many things about Oneida that he didn’t know.

After a moment, he looked away and focused back on driving, speeding forward.

This time, the road was clear of any obstacles.

The car arrived at the Chaser manor safely.

Oneida and Christopher got out first, followed by Ashley, who climbed out with a sullen face.

“Don’t worry, as long as you tell the elders the truth, I won’t make things difficult for you, Oneida said calmly, noticing Ashley’s reluctance.

Ashley pressed her lips together and remained silent.

The three of them then walked into the Chaser manor’s living room.

Because Oneida had called ahead, informing the Chaser family that the key witness, Ashley, would be arriving, Nathan and Hazel were already waiting in the hall.

They were accompanied by Mateo’s family, with Wyatt :

among them.

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He looked composed, but his eyes couldn’t help but dart toward Ashley

Ashley really came.

This whole mess started because of alcohol.

That day, he went to Edmund’s school to discuss a small business with the school’s administrators.

Over dinner, he drank quite a bit.

Later, when he left the school, he intended to

use the e restroom next to the convenience store.

Unexpectedly, he encountered Ashley, who was checking inventory outside the convenience store.

She was quite pretty and had a great figure.

In a moment of drunken madness, he rushed over and covered Ashley’s eyes.

Then, he dragged her into a nearby grove.

She screamed and struggled, but he covered her mouth with his other hand.

In the grove, it was pitch black.

He could do whatever he wanted.

But the girl, with a tearful voice, threatened him, “If you continue. I’ll call the police!”

The mention of police sobered Wyatt up immediately.

Fortunately, he hadn’t done any substantial harm.

However, Ashley could still call the police because this was considered attempted assault.

As he thought about this, cold sweat formed in his palms,

He needed to quickly find a way to absolve himself of guilt.

Suddenly, a light bulb went off in his head.

In his pocket was Edmund’s school badge.

It had been left behind at the Chaser manor last time when everyone gathered, and Nathan had asked him to deliver it to Edmund. Although reluctant, he had no choice but to comply with Nathan’s request.

Unexpectedly, this badge proved useful at a critical moment,

He deliberately left the badge at the scene and sneaked away under the cover of darkness.

Back home, he still felt uneasy.

He decided he needed to solidify Edmund’s guilt.

A single badge wasn’t enough.

So, he contacted the school administrators he knew, requesting surveillance footage from that day involving Edmund

By sheer coincidence, while he was violating Ashley at the grove, the surveillance showed Edmund nearby.

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This footage became an even stronger piece of evidence.

He quietly spread this footage around.

As a result, all suspicion pointed towards Edmund

Although Edmund was his cousin, Wyatt felt no guilt whatsoeve

He had never thought much of Lucas’s family.

He even thought that Edmund should be grateful for being his scapegoat.

But just as Wyatt thought everything was settled, Oneida showed up, disrupting his plan.

Oneida looked innocuous but was surprisingly persistent.

She wouldn’t give up no matter what and had even persuaded Ashley to come to the manor.

Wyatt clenched his fists tightly.

He couldn’t believe Ashley could recognize him.

At this moment, both Nathan and Hazel, seated in the middle, focused their gaze

on Ashley.

“Are you the girl who was violated by Edmund?” Hazel asked with a frown, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Nathan remained tight–lipped, his expression stern, saying nothing. Ashley pouted and remained silent, her demeanor suggesting agreement. “Do you recognize this person?” Oneida’s clear voice rang out, pointing directly at Wyatt. She was asking Ashley. Asking her if she recognized Wyatt.

Ashley pouted and remained silent, her demeanor suggesting agreement.

Do you recognize this person?” Oneida’s clear voice rang out. She pointed directly at Wyatt and looked at Ashley.

She was asking Ashley if she recognized Wyatt.

If Ashley could recall that night’s events and identify Wyatt, Edmund would be exonerated.

Wyatt’s heart tightened at her words.

He tried to maintain a calm façade, but his tightly clenched fists betrayed his tension.

“What are you implying, Oneida?” Janet’s anger flared, her cheeks reddening. “Are you suggesting that it wasn’t Edmund but our Wyatt who did it?”

Mateo’s brows furrowed as he glared at Oneida, his tone icy. “You’re saying Wyatt did something wrong, and Edmund is innocent. Is that what you mean? In your eyes, Wyatt is guilty, and Edmund is taking the blame?

“Ridiculous, laughable!” Mateo’s face darkened, his voice stern as he said loudly, “Stop slandering the innocent. Wyatt has all kinds of beauties surrounding him. Would he randomly violate a girl like her?”