Chapter 782
Chapter 782:
Karlee’s mother, who was the daughter of a business owner from another city, left Eighfast right after the divorce.
Karlee had once run away from home to find her mother, but her mother seemed unwilling to welcome her back. After returning to the Herrera family heartbroken, Karlee fell sick.
At that time, Katelyn, moved by compassion, took care of Karlee like a real mother would.
For that, Karlee felt a deep gratitude towards Katelyn. Despite the tension between Moss and Katelyn, Karlee had always held Katelyn in high regard.
How could Karlee, known for her kindness, possibly lie?
Suddenly, Austin spoke up. He shot a cold look at those doubting Karlee and announced, “I am also a witness. The man in the photos with her was me. I don’t know who took the photos of Yelena and me and used them to shame her, but we p>
“Yelena did nothing wrong. Yelena put her reputation and even her life on the line to save someone else. She’s suffered enough, and yet you mock her. It’s disgraceful. Yelena has nothing to reflect on; it’s you who should p>
In that moment, everyone suddenly realized that the man in those photos truly looked like Austin.
Cayson said, “Exactly. We’ll find the person who dared to circulate such photos at this event and hold them accountable p>
Bella was taken aback. She clenched her lips, too afraid to speak a word.
Maggie also added, “My son is a man of his word and wouldn’t confess to something he hadn’t done. As for Yelena, she is also a woman of integrity, and I trust her completely p>
𝖗𝖊𝖋𝖊𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉:
Maggie’s words gradually shifted the crowd’s perception, convincing them of Karlee’s and Yelena’s honesty.
By that point, no one dared to challenge them openly. Even if doubts lingered, they kept them secret, never voicing their thoughts.
Austin had a reputation and was not someone to be crossed without facing serious consequences. To offend him was a risk no one was willing to take.
Just as it appeared the matter was settled and on the verge of being forgotten, Yelena suddenly announced, “I’ve found the person who sent the photos p>
Right after Yelena’s announcement, a startling sound interrupted the silence of the banquet hall.
All eyes turned, and to their surprise, it was a waiter.
The waiter looked terrified and began to stutter as he tried to defend himself.
“It’s you p>
Cayson’s expression grew stern, a dangerous look flashing in his eyes. He gestured to a nearby bodyguard, subtly nodding toward the waiter. The waiter’s knees gave way, and he collapsed to the floor as the bodyguard advanced toward him.
“I had nothing to do with this. I’m clueless. I just did it for the money p>
“Who gave you the photos p>
The waiter replied, “I don’t know them. They just asked for my bank details and then transferred a hundred thousand dollars. It seemed like an easy job, so I went along with it p>
Yelena grabbed the waiter’s phone to inspect it. However, the device that had sent him the instructions was already turned off, making it untraceable.