Chapter 139

As Wendy was dragged out by the servant, she struggled. "Let go of me, let go!"

She was brought before everyone, trembling.

Ms. Johnson coldly surveyed Wendy. "Why were you hiding there? Did you start the fire?"

Wendy collapsed to the ground, shaking her head vigorously. "Ms. Johnson, it wasn't me, truly! I just went to the restroom with Renee. When I didn't see her at the door afterward, I decided to walk around. I got lost, and a servant had to bring me back."

She pointed to a servant at the edge of the group, who nodded, confirming her story.

Ms. Johnson's eyes narrowed as she turned to Renee and Annie. "So it's down to you two. But this lighter belongs to Miss Simmons, which means..."

Annie, tears in her eyes, choked out, "I have a witness too. I ran into a gardener earlier and chatted with her. You can ask her yourself."

At Ms. Johnson's signal, the housekeeper quickly fetched the gardener, who nodded emphatically. "Ms. Johnson, Miss Simmons was indeed talking to me about f