Chapter 496 What A Bastard!


    A sharp ache pierced Linsey''s heart, but she quickly steadied herself and reached out into the darkness.


    "Even a storage room should have a light switch," she muttered,


    After she fumbled along the wall, her fingers finally brushed against the switch.


    She exhaled in relief and flicked it on.


    Bright light flooded the once pitch-ck room.


    Linsey squinted against the sudden re, her eyes needing a moment to adjust before she could fully take in her surroundings.


    Scanning the space, she let out a quiet sigh.


    For a storage room, it was surprisingly clean and well-organized-nothing like the grimy, suffocating cell she had half-expected.


    Considering the Lawsons'' merciless nature, she wouldn''t have been shocked if they had thrown her into some damp, underground dungeon instead.


    The absurd thought made her chuckle.


    She still had the mind to joke. Maybe a bit of optimism wasn''t so bad after all.


    Besides, she had more than just herself to consider now-she was carrying a child. She needed to stay calm for the baby''s sake.


    Steadying herself, she pulled a chair over and sat down, her mind already racing through possible ways to escape this mess.


    Carol''s so-called evidence was a lie. Linsey had never stepped into any lounge that evening, nor had she even seen the ne she was used of stealing.


    The only thing that could clear her name was the banquet hall''s surveince footage.


    But frustration bubbled up as she realized her mistake. "I mentioned checking the hall''s security cameras earlier but never got the chance to confirm it. Now I''m stuck here, and the Lawsons might destroy the real footage before I can prove anything...."


    She sighed, feeling a pang of regret. If only she had thought more rationally earlier, she wouldn''t be in such a vulnerable position now.


    Her thoughts shifted to Jeffery-the man who had her dragged here without a shred of hesitation.


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    Chapter 496 What A Bastard!


    "What a bastard! He ran into me, med me for it, then threw usations without even checking the facts. The Lawson siblings are really something else."


    If they were dead set on making her the scapegoat, she couldn''t rely solely on herself to get out of this.


    Pressing her lips together, she reached for her phone.


    Fortunately, she hadn''t left it in her bag-otherwise, she might not have it now.


    Her gazended on her chat with Collin.


    Should she call him? But he was away on business. He might not be able to do anything in time.


    She hesitated, then tapped on Dolores'' contact.


    Dolores had her ownpany, but she wasn''t powerful enough to take on the Lawsons.


    Dragging her into this wasn''t a good idea.


    Linsey racked her brain, searching for a solution-until suddenly, a name surfaced


    in her mind. It seemed she had only one choice left.


    She couldn''t fight this battle alone anymore. She was carrying a child, and that child''s safety came first.


    The moment she made up her mind, the weight on her shoulders eased. She quickly typed out a message and


    hit send.


    Just then, the door burst open with a violent m.


    Linsey''s body tensed as she flinched in shock.


    A smug, taunting voice followed. "Linsey, how does it feel to be locked up in here?"


    She looked up-only to meet Carol''s mocking gaze, dripping with amusement.