Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 542: "Even a storage room should have a light switch," she muttered.

After fumbling along the wall, her fingers finally brushed against the switch. She exhaled in relief and flicked it on.

Bright light flooded the once pitch-black room. Linsey squinted against the sudden glare, her eyes needing a moment to adjust before she could fully take in her surroundings.

Scanning the space, she let out a quiet sigh. For a storage room, it was surprisingly clean and well-organized-nothing like the grimy, suffocating cell she had half-expected. Considering the Lawsons' merciless nature, she wouldn't have been shocked if they had thrown her into some damp, underground dungeon instead. The absurd thought made her chuckle.

She still had the mind to joke. Maybe a bit of optimism wasn't so bad after all.

Besides, she had more than just herself to think about now-she was carrying a child. She needed to stay calm for the baby's sake.

Steadying herself, she pulled a chair over and sat down, her mind already racing through possible ways to escape this mess.

Carol's so-called evidence was a lie. Linsey had never stepped into any lounge that evening, nor had she even seen the necklace she was accused of stealing.

The only thing that could clear her name was the banquet hall's surveillance footage. But frustration bubbled up as she realized her mistake. "I mentioned checking the hall's security cameras earlier, but I never got the chance to confirm it. Now I'm stuck here, and the Lawsons might destroy the real footage before I can prove anything…"

She sighed, feeling a pang of regret. If only she had thought more rationally earlier, she wouldn't be in such a vulnerable position now.

Her thoughts shifted to Jeffery-the man who had her dragged here without a shred of hesitation.

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"What a bastard! He ran into me, blamed me for it, then threw accusations without even checking the facts. The Lawson siblings are truly something else."

If they were determined to make her the scapegoat, she couldn't rely solely on herself to get out of this.

Pressing her lips together, she reached for her phone. Fortunately, she hadn't left it in her bag-otherwise, she might not have it now.

Her gaze landed on her chat with Collin. Should she call him? But he was away on business, and he might not be able to do anything in time.

She hesitated, then tapped on Dolores' contact. Dolores had her own company, but she wasn't powerful enough to take on the Lawsons. Dragging her into this wasn't a good idea.

Linsey racked her brain, searching for a solution-until suddenly, a name surfaced in her mind. It seemed she had only one choice left.

She couldn't fight this battle alone anymore. She was carrying a child, and that child's safety came first.

The moment she made up her mind, the weight on her shoulders eased. She quickly typed out a message and hit send.

Just then, the door burst open with a violent slam. Linsey's body tensed as she flinched in shock.

A smug, taunting voice followed, "Linsey, how does it feel to be locked up in here?"

She looked up-only to meet Carol's mocking gaze, dripping with amusement.

Carol strode in confidently, followed closely by Alexa, who wore a sly grin. Two burly bodyguards flanked the entrance, their imposing presence making it clear that escape was not an option.

Not that Linsey intended to run.

Even if the guards weren't there, she wouldn't get far in an evening gown and heels. Rather than wasting her energy on a futile attempt, she decided to stay calm and buy herself time.

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