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    Chapter 493 She''s Ruining My Birthday Party!


    Jeffery knew that given Carol''s sensitivity, if she realized this, she would inevitably think Linsey might be their father''s illegitimate daughter.


    Carol''s heart condition couldn''t withstand such a revtion.


    Fortunately, Carol was too preupied to notice the flicker of unease in Jeffery''s expression. Instead, she pointed an using finger at Linsey, her voice sharp with frustration. "Jeffery! She''s the one who stole my ne. We have clear surveince footage, yet she refuses to admit it! She''s ruining my birthday party!" Carol clutched Jeffery''s arm, shaking it insistently. "Please, Jeffery! The party is about to start-I don''t want this thief spoiling my mood. Do something!"


    To Carol, everything tonight was unfolding just as nned. Alexa had assured her that Jeffery was behind this setup, orchestrating it to help her.


    That was why she had no reservations about demanding his intervention.


    Jeffery''s frown deepened, his gaze shifting to Linsey. A flicker of disgust surfaced in his eyes.


    So this woman wasn''t just causing trouble-she was an outright criminal.


    "Since the evidence is clear, take her away and question her properly. If necessary, call the police. I don''t want this disrupting the party any further."


    At hismand, the bodyguards moved without hesitation, roughly restraining Linsey.


    Her eyes widened in disbelief. He hadn''t even bothered to verify the so-called evidence.


    He was simply taking Carol''s word for it?


    Unbelievable.


    How absurd was this Lawson family?


    Fuming, Linsey opened her mouth to protest-only for a bodyguard to mp a hand over her mouth, silencing her instantly.


    "Let She struggled with all her strength, but the bodyguards'' grip was too strong.


    Taking a steady breath, Linsey forced herself to stop resisting. There was no point in fighting back now.


    Instead, she went still, her cold gaze sweeping over the people in the room.


    Fine. She would wait. Once the right moment arrived, she would make them regret this.


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    The moment Linsey was dragged away, the tension in the banquet hall dissipated Conversations resumed.ughter filled the air, and the party atmosphere quickly recovered


    Alexa exhaled a quiet sigh of relief.


    The misunderstanding between Carol and Jeffery had led to an unexpectedly seamless oue


    Everything had yed out even more smoothly than she expected.


    Now, all that remained was to deal with Linsey in private-without any interruptions.


    Meanwhile, Jeffery gently led Carol to a quieter spot, scanning her face for any sign of distress.


    "Carol


    are you okay?" His voice was softer now,ced with concern.


    Carol''s heart swelled with satisfaction.


    She shed him a yful smile, taking his hand and swinging it lightly. "Jeffery, you''re overthinking things. What could possibly happen?"


    Still holding onto his hand, she tilted her head slightly, her voice taking on a grateful lilt. "But thank you for handling everything That woman was really starting to get on my nerves."


    Deep down, she knew Linsey had never stolen the ne. The whole thing had been a setup, orchestrated


    Jeffery.


    As long as he helped her get rid of Linsey, she would pretend to be in the dark about his ns.


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