Chapter 615

Abigail cast a frosty gaze over the crowd, speaking slowly but forcefully. "Why the hell should I, the accused, be the one to prove my innocence? Who said that I must clear my name whenever I'm accused of something? Will I ever get a peaceful day again? If a dog barks at me in the street, am I supposed to prove that I didn't rob its house?"

Abigail's logic came as an unexpected surprise to the woman clad in black. The woman turned, seeking help from Max. Max knew too well that Abigail had a tough and stubborn streak; she would not let anyone search her bag easily. Fortunately, he was not hell-bent on searching her bag. He looked at the necklace barely visible around her neck. "Could you please undo your collar and show us your necklace, Ms. Renee?"

"You want to see my necklace? Who do you think you are?" At that moment, Abigail was nearly certain that her necklace was the legendary Astre Eternel. From her first day working with Xander, Keith had told her that Xander had specifically