Chapter 272 The Mastermind

After hearing Ava's words, Amelia widened her eyes and looked at Liam.

Her face was filled with disbelief.

Liam's expression turned grim. He seemed unaware of Amelia's gaze as he glared at Ava.

"Do you even know what you're saying?"

Ava shrank back, then stuttered, "I— This is what I overheard that woman. She … she said that.

"I knew you wouldn't believe me. That's why I said I have no evidence."

Perhaps out of fear, she asked Amelia, "Ms. Jenson, I ... I'm telling the truth. Do you believe me?"

Amelia glanced at Liam and said, "I hope nobody else knows about this matter."

She nodded hastily, "I won't tell anyone."

"Then I ... "

She cautiously asked, regretting that she had shared this with Liam. She shouldn't have.

Liam seemed quite defensive of that person, as his expression changed when she mentioned the person.

Perhaps she had been presumptuous, considering Liam's recent attitude towards Amelia.

She thought he genuinely cared for Amelia, so she spoke out bu