Chapter 1012

Leslie, feeling emboldened by this update, turned to Stella.

“I know how the bracelet fell.

Are you going to deny what you did?”

Stella, unfazed, met Leslie’s accusation with a calm, dismissive sneer.

Attempting to resolve the situation, the shop assistant suggested, “Perhaps both parties could share the cost of the damage.

”

Stella found the proposal ludicrous, especially given the circumstances and Leslie’s blatant attempt to blame her.

Stella frowned, her gaze fixed on the shop assistant.

“I need some time to uncover the truth.

”

Her voice was indifferent yet commanding.

The shop assistant acknowledged with a nod and stepped back.

Stella’s gaze then turned icy as she faced Leslie.

“You claim I broke the bracelet by touching you.

Did I use my left or right hand?”

Her tone was frosty.

Leslie seemed puzzled by Stella’s question, yet she felt compelled to answer.

She fabricated, “Your right hand.

”

“Right hand-” Stella raised her eyebrows and chuckled, then pressed on, “And when did this touch occur?”

Leslie, taken aback, scoffed, “Are you joking? How could I possibly remember the exact time? Are these questions just a way for you to buy time?”

Miley, also confused by Stella’s line of questioning but trusting her intentions, couldn’t stand to see Leslie’s smug expression.

She whispered urgently to Stella, “There’s no need to play her game.

We can handle this more directly.

”

“Don’t worry,” Stella reassured Miley with a comforting pat and a smile.

Turning her attention back to Leslie, Stella’s voice softened.

“You may not recall, Leslie, but I do.

It was around ten-eighteen this morning.

I remember because I parked my car at ten-ten.

And it’s parked right outside.

So, what the store’s camera missed, my car’s dash cam would have captured.

”

Leslie’s face drained of color, words failing her.

Stella continued firmly, “I’m willing to give you another chance, for your father’s sake.

Confess now, or we involve the police.

But remember—””

Stella’s smile was soft, her voice gentle, yet her eyes held a glint of cold sharpness.