Chapter 865

• Keya continued, his voice firm and filled with indignation. “Miss Isabella is far too kind. She refuses to argue with Liza, not because she lacks the ability to fight back, but because she doesn’t want to tarnish Liza’s reputation. Honestly, if this had happened to anyone else, would they have let it slide? Miss Isabella has already shown remarkable patience, yet Liza remains unapologetic! She hasn’t even made the slightest effort to make amends.”
• He glanced around at the crowd, his expression darkening. “Miss Isabella treated her as a friend, but out of sheer jealousy, she stole the ancient zither meant for her. And instead of facing the public, she hides away, avoiding the backlash. But I believe her real motive wasn’t just to take the zither—she wanted to stand in Miss Isabella’s place and receive the award herself!”
• The entire venue fell into stunned silence before erupting into a wave of murmurs and gasps.