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Chapter 0026

Author: Melanie96
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-02 18:09:21

"I told you I was innocent," I said, a hint of smugness in my tone as I handed Alaric the recording.

He rolled his eyes, his lips quirking into a half-smile. "And I believed you," he replied evenly, holding the recorder to examine it. "What’s this?"

"It’s a recording of Naomi admitting her crime," I said, watching his expression shift to one of intrigue.

Alaric pressed play, listening intently as Naomi’s voice filled the room, each word an undeniable confession. When the recording ended, he leaned back in his chair, an impressed look softening his usually stern features.

"How did you manage this?" he asked his tone a mixture of curiosity and approval.

I explained my plan briefly, how Mia had helped me set it all up, and how I’d baited Naomi into confessing in the restroom. By the time I finished, he was leaning back in his chair, his fingers steepled under his chin.

"I’m impressed," he said with a low chuckle. "You solved the issue in less than a day. Not many people can do that."

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