Chapter 1771

Carl's expression darkened, rendered speechless by Helen's defiance. The tension in the room thickened, and an awkward silence enveloped them. Seizing the moment, Chandler exchanged a knowing glance with his assistant by the door. Understanding the cue, his assistant stepped forward and handed Chandler a hefty brown paper bag. As Isabelle recognized the familiar color and the way the string was tied, a wave of terror washed over her, cold sweat beading on her forehead. She was certain that the bag contained the incriminating evidence she had once sent to the Newton family as a misguided gesture of loyalty. Most of it was fabricated, with details altered to mitigate her potential sentence should "Kaylee" ever decide to take legal action. Nonetheless, Isabelle's credibility now hung by a thread—who would believe her after this? She set her sights on the bag, unwavering in her resolve to retrieve the documents. Just as Chandler began to pull out the contents, she lunged forward, s