Chapter 1761

Christopher raised his voice. “It’s been over a decade. I doubt you have proof that James set my mother up with that supposed affair partner.” “That’s because I was the one who called your mother and baited her to meet him.” The tremble in Astrid’s voice was either from the hatred for James or the fear for Christopher. “Charles was with me when I made the phone call. It’s a shame he’s gone now, so he can’t be your witness. “But that’s okay because I made a plan B. I took a picture when the bodyguard helped your dazed mother into the room. The photo is stored on the old phone in the bottom drawer of my room. You can turn on the phone if you find a charger. “Chris, you should go after the right perpetrator. I was young, and James tricked me. You should take your revenge on him. I’m telling the truth. I swear on my life.” The voice recording came to an end. The lively hall fell silent, and tension was thick in the air. Though only an onlooker, Bella stared intently at Christo