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Chapter 221

Author: Summer Knowles
Under the spotlights, Charlotte's panic was unmistakable. Even James couldn't cover for her.

Sarah smiled faintly, "Charlotte, you staged that scene with the torn marriage certificate and wedding photos at your wedding. You were also behind these recent news stories, weren't you? Including bribing someone to threaten me."

"You're lying! I would never do such despicable things. Miss Sanders, what did I ever do to you? Just because I married James, you shouldn't treat me like this. You have Zachary now - why go to such lengths against me? How does ruining my reputation benefit you?"

Tears rolled down her face as she played the victim.

"Officers, don't let us delay your work. Take her away," Zachary said coldly.

As Charlotte was led away, she tried grabbing James, "James, you must believe me!"

At the press conference, Charlotte's arrest became the biggest story, overshadowing the original purpose.

In front of so many reporters, James couldn't react strongly, forced to maintain a co
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