Chapter 371
With those words, a suffocating wave of pressure gripped the room, making it hard for everyone to breathe.
The old woman and Helena stumbled backward, dispersing in a messy retreat.
Gideon and Lucas looked disgruntled but didn’t dare make a reckless move.
Yet his protection earned not a shred of emotion from Sienna.
Sienna stood behind him, staring at his broad back with absolute coldness.
She remembered it clearly.
Just moments ago, when everyone was ganging up on her, he had looked at her with suspicion.
This delayed gallantry was cheap and utterly meaningless to her.
Sienna’s gaze was as indifferent as still water, sweeping past Jarred’s back without lingering for even a second.
Without a single word, she turned on her heel and headed straight for the door.
Thea Stanton followed closely behind, ushering the remaining reporters to turn off their streams and calmly leave the scene.
Jarred stood rooted to the spot, his gaze fixed on her proud, retreating figure.
His features were covered in an icy layer of indifference, betraying no sign of lost composure.
But his thin lips were pressed into a tight line, the turbulent frustration in his chest buried deep in his eyes.
In the afternoon, Luna Lennox was officially released.
Sienna and Thea went to pick her up.
Seeing Luna walk out of the station, Sienna quickly stepped forward.
Her eyes swept over Luna’s slightly haggard face before she reached out and gently hooked arms with her.
“You’re finally out. Did anyone give you a hard time p>
Luna offered a small smile and patted Sienna’s hand. “I’ve been working the police beat for years, so I have a few connections. Aside from the lack of freedom, no one mistreated me. Don’t look so down, give me a smile p>
“Smartass! Come on, let’s grab some food first p>
The Gilded Lily was quiet and elegant.
The three of them sat around the dining table.
“The District Attorney’s Office has officially filed the case against Celeste,” Thea said, pushing up her glasses. “The evidence is conclusive. She’s looking at three years, minimum p>
“Three years is letting her off too easy!” Luna speared a shrimp with her fork, her voice tight with anger.
“Forget the fact that she got me locked up for days. The old man’s injuries, Mrs. Bridges’ death—any one of those is enough to put her away for life p>
Thea fell silent for a moment, then turned to look at Sienna.
“Jarred will definitely find a way to help her. Celeste’s leg is badly injured, and she can’t take care of herself right now. That will give him a loophole. The Sterlings have, endless connections in the Capital; and Jarred’s network is nothing to scoff at p>
Sienna ran her thumb over her teacup, her expression calm but tinged with a faint gloom.
“Then we block his path.” She looked at Thea, her expression turning frigid.
“I’ll leave the next steps to you. We have to shut down any possibility of Celeste getting medical parole p>
“No problem p>
Suddenly remembering something, Sienna’s expression cooled a fraction more. “Has there been any follow-up on the earring found inside Mrs. Bridges’ body p>
Thea frowned slightly, her breathing tightening. read the coroner’s report very carefully Mrs. Bridges’ esophagus showed obvious signs of tearing. It’s possible the earring was violently forced down her throat, or she might have accidentally swallowed it p>
Sienna and Luna exchanged a dark look.
“I questioned Celeste right away,” Thea said evenly.
“She claimed she lost the earring a few days ago. Because it was worth a fortune, she ordered the maids to help her look for it. She suggested Mrs. Bridges stole it, realized how much it was worth, panicked about taking the blame, and swallowed it to destroy the evidence. reven questioned a few of the maids she mentioned and they confirmed ther search happened. The investigation team probably won’t make much headway either, considering the only actual witness is dead p>
Resentment flared in Luna’s eyes. “That’s such a load of crap! She definitely forced Mrs. Bridges to swallow it to silence her p>
Before Sienna could say a word, her thoughts were interrupted by the sharp ringing of her phone.