I thought it was just lip service, but now, she
was defending me publicly.
It warmed my heart.
Jessica scoffed. “She was caught red-
handed! There were many witnesses! Your
belief means nothing!”
“Fire Sarah Matthews, or I’ll expose your
company online!”
Cheryl stood firm. “We have nothing to hide.
We’re not afraid of your threats.”
“You say Sarah is a thief. Prove it! Otherwise,
you’re slandering her.”
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Jessica’s group insisted they were witnesses.
Cheryl countered, “You’re all Jessica’s
friends. You could be lying. Your words have
no credibility.”
Jessica turned to Ethan. “If they’re not
credible, then Ethan is. He was there.”
“Ethan, tell everyone. Did Sarah Matthews
steal my bracelet?”
All eyes turned to Ethan. Once again, my fate
rested on his words.
But this time, I wasn’t helpless. I had the
video ready to play.
Ethan frowned. “Jessica, you’re being
irrational. Leave, or I’ll have security escort
<
Jessica pressed him. “You’re not denying it.
