Chapter 20

Bethany left Jenny's place and headed straight to Baruy Studio instead of the courthouse. At the lobby, she intercepted Megan, who was perfectly dressed and towering in three-inch heels. Megan kept a calm demeanour when she saw Bethany. "Beth, what brings you here? Are you looking for Ms. Katz?" she inquired casually. "I'm looking for you." Bethany cut straight to the point. "For me?" Megan's surprise was subtle. "Is it about yesterday? Beth, I think you might be mistaken—" Bethany interrupted, saying, "It's not about yesterday. It's about the paintings. I need you to immediately confess to the judging panels of the competitions and the company that you stole them." Megan's smile vanished. "Beth, what paintings? What do you mean I stole them? I don't understand what you're talking about." Bethany was stunned. She had never expected Megan to deny her actions. Megan stared down at Bethany from the stairs. "Beth, I understand you're eager to return to the company, and I'll do what