Chapter 50 Partners in Crime

Despite Lily's words, her eyes glinted with satisfaction as she looked at me, not showing a trace of sorrow. I almost wanted to applaud her. She had the talent to make it as an actress, yet she chose to become a homewrecker, wasting her abilities. A crowd had gathered in a short time. People were all exchanging glances and eager to watch the drama unfold. "Ms. Jane, it was you who let go of the bag. Eva didn't even touch it," Zack said as he stepped in front of me with a stern expression directed at Lily. It seemed like she was waiting for him to speak. Lily couldn't suppress her grin and quickly covered her mouth. "You're Eva's… of course you'll take her side." Her deliberate vagueness caused everyone's eyes to linger on us with a newfound curiosity. Even though Zack and I had cleared up the rumors about us, it seemed like no one wanted to believe the truth. Leonard handed the jewelry box back to Lily with a scoff. "Your testimony doesn't count. Who knows if you're not conspiring