Chapter 159 Pictures

Vivian's face drained of all color. Celeste's words had landed with the force of a bomb, sending shockwaves through the room. Patricia's expression shifted rapidly, her confusion morphing into suspicion. She turned on Vivian, her eyes narrowing. "What is she talking about?" Vivian froze, her mind racing. She hadn't expected things to turn on her so quickly. In a panic, she pointed shakily at Celeste. "It's not true! Mrs. Ford, I would never hurt Mr. Ford! She's twisting everything!" Ever the picture of innocence, Celeste blinked up at Patricia, her gaze wide and guileless. Leaning into Nathaniel's side, she looked like the perfect, delicate wife. "I'm only stating the facts," she said softly, her voice sweet but firm. "There were plenty of witnesses. Felix, weren't you there?" All eyes turned to Felix, who found himself dragged into the fray. Caught off guard, he hesitated, and then gave a stiff nod, clearly uncomfortable. Vivian, desperate, tried to explain. "It wasn't like th