Chapter 425

• Liza’s expression remained calm as she spoke with measured confidence. “I only acknowledged that this brooch belongs to me. I never admitted to destroying the materials. Owning something and committing a wrongdoing are two entirely different things.”
• Nolan scoffed, his voice laced with mockery. “More excuses!”
• Liza met his glare with a faint smile. “Mr. Nolan, aren’t you the one twisting words here? You claim to have seen me destroy the materials, yet no one else witnessed it. Your accusation is based entirely on your own word, which is hardly reliable—especially considering your clear hostility toward me.”