Unexpectedly Sweet Flash Marriage

Chapter 142 Refusing to Settle, Determined to Investigate to the End

Chapter 142 Refusing to Settle, Determined to Investigate to the End

Adeline calmly watched as Rosa and the female police officer argued. She said firmly, "I will not agree to settle. Even if you withdraw the report, you still won't be able to get your hands on this diamond necklace."

Rosa raised her voice in protest, "Why not? I am the rightful owner of this necklace, so why am I not allowed to touch it? I reported the case! And if I decide not to press charges, I'll drop the case!"

"That's because this necklace is important evidence that you're slandering me! Do you want to stop suing me? Fine, I'll sue you now!" Adeline's eyes narrowed, her powerful aura coming through in every word.

"That's right! We don't agree to settle!" A man's stern voice came in from outside the office.

All eyes turned to the source of the voice and saw a male lawyer wearing thin-rimmed glasses and a sleek black-gray suit enter the office alongside Sara.

Sara, dressed in a black tracksuit, tucked a notebook under her arm and greeted Adeline with a polite nod. "Hello, Madame."

The lawyer also nodded in acknowledgment and gracefully presented his business card to Adeline. "Hello, I am your attorney, Mason Taylor."

Mason fixed a sharp gaze upon Rosa. "While a theft case can be dismissed after it has been filed, this must meet specific conditions. These include minimal significance, no substantial harm or criminal offense, or the expiration of the statute of limitations for prosecution, among other factors. However, in your case, this necklace is valued in the millions, making it no longer meet the criteria for being significantly minor. Its recovery serves as evidence of a criminal act. Therefore, we will not

agree to settle, and we demand that the police conduct a thorough investigation to restore my client's innocence!"

Confidently citing legal provisions, Mason delivered his words with unwavering resolve, instantly captivating the entire room.

The teachers present exchanged whispers among themselves.

"It seems Miss Burton's husband is really rich. The attorney showed up at lightning speed. "

"Oh my goodness! I know him! I've seen him on TV before. He's a very famous and impressive lawyer."

"Yes, I remember now that you mention it. He is said to charge a fortune even to appear in court. Even the wealthy elites have to wait in line if they want to hire him!"

There was a lot of whispering going on.

After Rosa overheard these conversations, her face changed drastically. She stammered, "I... I also want to hire a lawyer."

"I don't see why not. It's your right to do so," Mason smiled, sure of his self-assurance. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

An officer made a "please" motion toward Adeline and said, "Now, both of you, please come with us to the police station for investigation."

"Wait a moment," Mason interjected with a smile. "This woman has defamed my client's reputation in her office. Before proceeding with our joint investigation, I would like to present the evidence and publicly vindicate my client's innocence."

Mason looked at Adeline as he spoke, seemingly seeking her opinion.

Adeline agreed and said, "That's right. I won't stand for being falsely accused and carried into police custody. I have always acted with integrity and have nothing to fear. I will now present the evidence publicly and hand it over to the police in case anyone suspects that I lied. I don't want there to be rumors going around that I forged evidence after I am released."

The female police officer realized that Rosa made a mistake by messing with Adeline. She put on a smile and asked, "So, what evidence are you planning to reveal?"

"I have surveillance videos of the entire process as evidence," Adeline cast a quick look at Ms. Williams. "I asked to be accompanied because I'm concerned that if someone tries to bribe us, we won't be able to prove our innocence."

Ms. Williams nodded in agreement, saying, "That's true. But due to my health condition, I declined her suggestion."

Adeline nodded, "When I went for home visits, I brought a miniature brooch pinhole camera to record everything I said, where I went to, and what the parents said. We can quickly determine from this recording whether I was the one who wanted the stockings but refused to enter the main bedroom or if someone gave them to me and led me there on purpose."

When Adeline was done talking, Rosa's eyes widened, and she collapsed back to the floor.

Sara popped open her laptop and played the video Adeline had recorded when she visited Rosa's house.

Everyone in the room immediately understood everything after the video ended.

In fact, the dog had unintentionally torn Adeline's stockings after Rosa had led her to see it.

Rosa had most likely slyly slipped the gemstone necklace into Adeline's bag at that moment.

Rosa's assertion that Adeline entered the main bedroom was unsupported by any evidence.

Sophia tried to slink away as her face turned red with embarrassment.

"Ms. Adams, Do you still think that I went into someone else's bedroom on purpose to seduce her husband?" Adeline asked.