Chapter 67
“Askhan is my good friend,” I said to Agurs, “Of course he’s helping me.”
I turned to look at the crowd, pointing my finger directly at her. “This woman bribed two wrongdoers to try extort me in public. She did all this just because she wanted Froste yet she still has the audacity to act hypocritical.”
The workers all looked stunned, turning each other while trying to contain the look of surprise on their faces.
Agnrs elegant and composed façade started to crumble. She looked like a deer caught in headlight. It was only briefly, as she tried to act composed again.
“Then why don’t you admit that you know Froste?”
I laughed, shaking my head. “Froste? Give me a break. He’s just a man I toyed with. I didn’t think it’d be worth mentioning.”
Just then, footsteps echoed through the room. I craned my head to see Froste walking into the room. He had a look of sadness in his eyes as he made his way towards us.
I had a feeling he had heard what I said. A part of me felt guilty about the words I’d used.: Maybe I should have toned it down a little.
I pushed the guilt down to furthest depths of my mind. Seeing that Froste was here, Agnrs
switched to another act.
Tears started to fall down her cheeks as she clung to Froste’s arm. Froste looked confused, looking at her then at us.
“I’m so glad you’re here,” she cried, “Adella just came into the company and started slandering my name. Can you imagine that? After everything I did for her, that’s how she chose to repay me. I gave her a job here when she needed one, yet this is how she decided to repay my good deed.”
I half–expected Froste to immediately side with her, maybe berate ine for choosing to treat her this way.
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What I didn’t expect was for him to slowly pull away from her. It’s gaze was dfréadáme as he looked down at her.
She looked shocked herself that he had pulled away from her. Froste shook his head, a small chuckle leaving his lips,
“Did you really think I’d stand by you over Adella even after all you did?” His eyes narrowed on her.
looked like he was still hurt by what I’d said earlier but surprisingly he was standing by me. He was choosing me over her, supporting me despite what would have been expected. I didn’t know how to feel about it,
“I know everything you did, Agnrs, so cut the innocent act.” Froste gave it to her straight.
“I don’t understand,” she sniffled, “I-”
“I’m going to ask you one thing and you’ll give me the truthful answer.” He glared down at her. “Why did you send those people to extort Adella?”
Agnrs wiped at her eyes, trying to come up with something to say. Froste’s eyes narrowed
on her even more,
“Don’t even think of lying to me.”
The tension in the room was so thick you could probably cut through it with a knife. I folded my arms, watching Agnrs carefully,
I could almost see the invincible gears working behind her head, trying to come up with a way out of this where she would be portrayed as the innocent one.
“Look, I don’t know what you aim to achieve by falsely accusing me but I will not tolerate you slandering my name.” She said pointedly,
“Answer my question, Agnrs.” Froste glared at her.
She looked calm and composed where she stood. “The sisters who came to extort you weren’t sent by me. I have no idea who you think is behind this but it sure as hell isn’t me.”
I smiled. Liars often revealed themselves without you even trying,
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“I
never said it was a pair of sisters who came to extort me you know.”
Her eyes widened. She knew she’d messed up by saying that. Despite having being caught red–handed, she still had that look of confidence in her eyes.
I looked around. Surely, they must all see that she’s the one behind everything now. It was surprising to still see them looking at me with disdain in their eyes.
I could tell from their expressions that they were still siding with their boss. The whispers
and muffled voices told me all I needed to know.
“There’s no way that’s actually true.”
“The boss would never do such a thing.”
“Right?”
“She needs to sue for defamation of character.”
“Agreed. File a law suit against this group of liars.”
A nobleman stepped forward from the crowd. He had a look of displeasure on his face as he stopped just a little bit away from us.
His glance flickered to Agnrs who was still sporting that innocent look on her face. The man looked angry as he pointed at us.
“How dare you three come here and think you can bully Agnrs, huh? She’s been nothing but a sweet woman to me since I’ve known her. Don’t think I’ll just stay silent while you harass
her.”
I looked at Agnrs who still had the guts to act scared.
“Speak up. Tell him everything you did!”
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