Chapter 366
But in an instant, Celeste spotted the flaw.
She had specifically chosen this coffee shop precisely because it only had one security camera, and it was installed by the entrance.
The shop was very large and usually packed, especially during meal times when it resembled a loud marketplace.
That day, she had even picked the innermost seat. Let alone hearing her conversation, just seeing her face clearly would be a miracle.
And the video currently playing on the television only showed her back; there was no way to confirm it was actually her.
The others noticed the problem as well.
Gideon and Lucas yelled at the top of their lungs, “Sienna, what are you trying to prove with such a blurry video?
Do you think finding a woman who looks like Celeste from the back and is also sitting in a wheelchair is enough p>
“Even if that is Celeste, the surrounding noise sounds like an argument, and you can’t hear a word they’re saying. What is the point of showing us this video p>
Sienna looked at their twisted, arrogant faces and smiled. “Who said I wanted you to look at them p>
Everyone froze.
Sienna’s solitary, cold gaze glanced at the frowning Celeste, and she let out an icy laugh.
“What I want you to look at is this p>
She pointed a finger at the top left corner of the screen, at a Pink BearCam on the counter, her pink lips parting slightly.
“This is a toy belonging to the shop owner’s daughter. It has a recording function.
The exterior looks identical to a normal plush toy, but the lens is hidden in its eyes.
As long as there is movement, it triggers an automatic recording p>
As Sienna said this, her gaze swept over Celeste on the bed in a seemingly casual manner.
Celeste stared at the TV screen, forcing herself to remain calm.
The location of that little bear was exactly on the display cabinet next to where she had been sitting that day, barely a few feet away.
Now, as she observed quietly, she realized it.
There was a faint red light glowing where the bear’s eyes were, clearly indicating it was actively recording.
Why hadn’t she noticed this detail back then?
Celeste gripped the blanket tightly in her hands, a fine sweat uncontrollably trickling down her temples.
But soon enough, she forced herself to calm down.
She refused to believe in such coincidences in the world; Sienna must be bluffing!
Yes!
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have survived in the Sterling family for so many years unscathed!
God had always favored her.
Since she hadn’t noticed the bear that day, it surely didn’t exist!
Celeste acted casually and tucked a strand of hair back, but in reality, her fingertips were freezing, and the trembling of her body was completely hidden under the blanket she was covered in.
Sienna withdrew her gaze, her expression mocking. “There were so many people in the shop that day, it must have recorded quite a bit; quite a bit right? Why don’t we take a look together p>
Saying that, she shot a glance at Thea.
Thea quickly took a Pink BearCam from an assistant’s hands.
It was exactly the one from the video.
Once the Bluetooth connected successfully, a new feed quickly appeared on the television.
It was exactly the view directly in front of the bear, where Celeste and the informant were seated.
The bear had captured the two of them—their expressions, their movements, and even their conversation—crystal clear!
The background music in the coffee shop was light and relaxed.
There were the sounds of cups and saucers clinking, faint music in the corner, and a four-or-five-year-old girl babbling nearby.
Then came a man’s voice, “Sis, Luna Lennox is a police officer… Things are strictly investigated now, and her position isn’t that important I’m t afraid there isn’t much to leak p>
The Celeste sitting opposite him was fully disguised to hide her face.
But that highly recognizable voice was instantly identifiable to everyone present.
It wasn’t the weak, thread-like frailty she displayed in the hospital room.
It wasn’t the sweet, obedient softness she showed when facing Helena and the matriarch.
It was a completely different level of unnatural coldness and venom.