Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 549: He despised her because of the theft accusation-but he had never wanted this.

And what did she mean?

Jeffery sighed slowly and said calmly, "You got hurt and blamed me for no reason, but I won't hold it against you. The hotel has a medical room. I can take you there to get your wound treated."

Linsey's anger flared even more at his words. "How can you say this has nothing to do with you? I-" She was about to call him out for his arrogance and reveal that Carol was the real culprit when a voice suddenly called from behind.

"Linsey! I finally found you!"

Linsey turned and saw Millie running toward her, her face beaming excitedly.

Behind her, their friends followed closely.

Linsey blinked in surprise. "What are you all doing here?"

Millie stopped to catch her breath, then held up a USB drive with a victorious smirk. "I got the banquet hall's surveillance footage, Linsey! You didn't steal anything-we have proof now."

Linsey's face lit up. "Really? Thank you! I was heading to the security room to get it, but I didn't expect you to have it already."

Jeffery, who had been standing silently nearby, frowned. "You didn't steal anything?"

Before Linsey could respond, Millie scoffed. "Why, Mr. Lawson? Disappointed that Linsey proved her innocence? You and Carol sure have a lot in common."

"Miss Burke, I'd appreciate it if you spoke respectfully about Carol," Jeffery's expression darkened.

Millie let out a sharp laugh. "Respect? That's rich coming from you.

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You want us to respect Carol, but has she ever respected us?"

Her eyes flashed with anger as she pointed at herself. "Back in college, she spread lies about me, pushed me to the edge."

Then she gestured toward Linsey. "And tonight, she faked a lounge video to frame Linsey for theft. And you? You sided with her and dragged Linsey away like she was a criminal!"

She was so furious she had to pause to steady her breath. Then, with unwavering determination, she continued, "With this evidence, we can take Carol to court! And yet here you are, acting all righteous, telling us to respect her. How ridiculous."

Linsey stood quietly, watching Millie speak up for her.

She had spent the entire night exhausted from fighting to clear her name.

But now, the weight of frustration didn't feel as heavy anymore with Millie by her side.

Jeffery remained silent for a long moment before finally addressing Linsey, his expression unreadable.

"I'm sorry. My family didn't handle the situation well tonight. But I don't believe Carol would go as far as to fake surveillance footage. Someone must have misled her into thinking you stole something."

Linsey was pissed off. She opened her mouth to argue, but he continued, "I'll get to the bottom of this and make sure your name gets cleared."

Millie's face turned red with rage. Was he seriously still defending his sister? "Jeffery, you-"

Before she could finish, he extended his hand toward her. "Miss Burke, please hand over the video. Once I uncover the truth, I'll make sure everyone knows."

Millie didn't hesitate-she immediately hid the USB drive behind her back.

She shot Jeffery a sharp glare, her voice laced with outrage. "Jeffery, do you have no shame? I went through so much to get this evidence. If you take it, how is Linsey supposed to prove her innocence? Do you even have a conscience?"

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