Chapter 778

Pauline turned pale and collapsed to her knees under Gabriel's intense, chilling gaze. She knew what he was capable of, but implicating Jane would make her fate even worse.

Resolving herself, she said firmly, "Mr. Hackett, no one told me to do it. If you don't believe me, call the police. I swear it was an accident!"

Her words hung in the air as the room fell silent.

Just then, a gentle female voice broke the tension. "Gabriel, what's going on? Why is everyone gathered here?"

Everyone turned to see Jane approaching with a soft smile.

When she noticed who was on the floor, she appeared surprised. "Pauline, what are you doing here?"

A flicker crossed Pauline's eyes before she quickly lowered her head. "Ms. Wilkie, I accidentally bumped into Ms. Kinsey. She thinks someone put me up to it and now wants me to name the person… I swear, I'm innocent…"

Jane frowned slightly and looked at Gabriel. "Gabriel, you know Pauline's character. She wouldn't hurt a fly. This must be some kind of