When Love Turns to Ashes (Beatrice and Caden)

Chapter 17 A Confession Speech

Beatrice calmed down and pondered for a moment, then approached Gracie, the only person she could trust.

"Could you please..."

"Sure." Gracie nodded.noveldrama

"After everything was settled, Beatrice finally felt relieved.

To make it easier for Gracie, she took a deep breath and said, "I have said everything I need to say. I won't let you offend anyone. Just do as the rules state."

Gracie had been nice to Beatrice. If Gracie offended Caden because of Beatrice, she would feel guilty, so she obediently raised her handcuffed hands. Gracie looked at her hesitantly and chuckled, "Actually..."

you.

She opened her mouth, but she didn't continue with the next sentence for a long time.. Later, she said meaningfully, "Don't you think staying here would be the safest option?" "Safe?" Beatrice didn't quite understand, but still nodded, "Thank Gracie seemed to want to say something, but in the end, she shook her head and said nothing. After releasing the handcuffs from Beatrice's hands, she left the TOOM. This matter somehow got spread on the internet. When interviewed, Madelynn had tears in her eyes and kept emphasizing that this matter had nothing to do with Beatrice. However, her expression was filled with restraint and grievance, and she even accidentally revealed her injured

arm.

After she and Caden announced their relationship, she gained many fans online with the title of a talented jewelry designer,

Once the interview was uploaded, zealous fans waited outside the school, pledging to teach Beatrice a lesson.

After Beatrice learned it, she finally understood what Gracie meant by "safe". If she was caught by these fans alone, the consequences would be unimaginable. The incident had flared up overnight and had hit an irreversible stage, to such an extent that pven the Abdiel affair had been spread online.

In the incident, however, Abdiel became the victim.

Beatrice was described as a jealous woman who hurt her classmates and slept with a man for benefits but then regretted it.

Even though she couldn't access the internet, she could still infer the online chaos from the snippets of conversation she had with the police..

Beatrice did not explain, sitting quietly, waiting....

Until a well-dressed man, Noah Graham, appeared, who was the chief lawyer of the Baldwin family.

"Hello, Mr. Graham," Beatrice greeted politely.

Upon hearing her greeting. Noah was taken aback, amazed at Beatrice's composure.

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Noah was not familiar with Beatrice, but she was familiar with him.

In the past, Noah helped Caden trap her in jail using various laws, making her endure all the blame, but unable to defend herself.

With such a big event happening now,

it

SEM

time for Noah to step in.

Noah withdrew his gaze and said seriously, "Ms. Lindsey, you have been released on bail. I am here to take you away.

Beatrice remained still and said calmly, "And then? Mr. Graham, just tell me the whole story." Noah paused as he signed the documents, and stared at Beatrice for a long time. A moment later, he put away the pen, directly took out a document from the briefcase, and handed it to Beatrice.

There will be a press conference in an hour, and this is your speech. You just need to read it as it

1s.

Beatrice took the document and the first page revealed her admission of how she had hurt Madelynn and deceived Abdiel.

The following pages were all her apologies for the crimes committed.

At first glance, it appeared to be an apology, but it was actually a confession speech, additionally requesting her to declare that the aforementioned actions were personal and unrelated to the Baldwin family.

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Noah stood with his hands behind his back, looking quite intimidating. He said, "Ms. Lindsey, you instigated others to hurt Ms. Bradford. Even though you didn't personally do it, you will still to jail. Whether you care or not, you should think about your mother and second Mr. Ryan. You just need to publicly apologize, and Ms. Bradford will sign the settlement agreement, then you will be fine.

"As for the Jimenez family, as long as you admit your fault, the Jimenez family will not pursue other responsibilities, which means you will be exempt from your own responsibilities, and in addition, they will sign the contract with Mr. Ryan.

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"Ms. Lindsey, as a lawyer, I must responsibly tell you that this is the best outcome for you" Noah spoke with assurance, appearing to be convinced that women like Beatrice, who lacked support and resources, could do

could do nothing but resign themselves. to their fate. Beatrice closed the document, raised her gaze, and stared at Noah without saying a word. Noah felt a bit guilty in her clear gaze.

"Ms. Lindsey, what are you looking at?"

"Noah, if I remember correctly, you are appreciated by the Baldwin family because you were being chased by someone for helping poor people fight legal battles for free, right?" Beatrice asked in a soft tone.

Noah's eyes flickered for a moment. Only Caden and Xander knew about this Beatrice know?

past. How could

After all, being a lawyer, he was accustomed to adapting himself to changing circumstances, so he instantly calmed down..

"How?"

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Are you really at peace with yourself when you tell me all this? Let alone the numerous doubts enshrouding Madelynn's case, as a lawyer, I don't believe that you haven't looked through the files of Abdiel. Am I truly the culprit? When you're so righteously exhorting me to confess, have you ever contemplated the fact that if analogous incidents recur in the future, no one will trust victims any longer? Are you remaining faithful to your former self?

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Beatrice's voice was very soft,

So

soft soft that it even sounded like laughter.

Noah's face turned pale, and it took him a while to finally utter a sentence, "Ms. Lindsey, you don't have to put me in a difficult position."

He ultimately compromised with power.

Beatrice got up and said, "Okay, I agree, but before that, I need to make sure of my mother's safety."

Perhaps the words just now touched Noah. He nodded and handed over his phone. After a few beeps, Monica answered the phone. "Mom, is everything okay?"

"Okay, everything is fine, don't worry. Monica's voice was hoarse, indicating that she had probably cried.

She definitely read the news online and learned. about the press conference. Beatrice comforted, "Mom, I'm fine too. Just believe me."

Monica took a deep breath and said, "Okay."

After hanging up

up the phone,

Beatrice returned the cell phone to Noah.

She picked up the document and read it for a few seconds before calmly asking, "Who asked to give this to me?"

you

Noah thought for a moment and said honestly, "Mr. Caden. Once this matter is over, he will.. Beatrice's delicate fingertips skimmed over the paper, cutting in as she uttered, "It's not my past affairs that matter. It's your bygone matters that count. As for what he'll do, it'll have nothing to do with me."

Noah gazed at the pallid woman before him, her eyes like a soundless night, with no sight of the end of the darkness. He was unable to finish his words.

Beatrice

goal.

was right. After the press

press conference, they achieved their Beatrice combed her long hair into a ponytail in front of the mirror and walked out of the cell, Outside the door, Gracie glanced at her deeply.

Beatrice understood and followed Noah to the press conference.

At the press conference.

When Beatrice entered, a rotten egg hit her forehead.

She looked over and realized that it was Madelynn's fan.

Without waiting for Beatrice to say anything, Madelynn stood in front of the fans with a terrified expression on her face, pleading with her.

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"Beatrice, please calm down. They were just worried about me. It wasn't intentional. If you're angry with me, direct it towards me, but please don't take it out on my fans. I beg you..." With a tearful tone, her words were full of sorrow and melancholy. Those who had no idea what had happened would think Beatrice would kill those fans all. Beatrice moved her body slightly, and one arm blocked in front

front of

of Madelynn. She looked up, only to see it was Caden.

Caden cared about Madelynn so much.

Beatrice peered at Caden, her gaze like the autumn's fallen leaves, desolate and tinged with a touch of frigidity.

After silently wiping off the rotten egg from her face, she shook the speech manuscript in her hand towards Caden. Thank

you

for being so thoughtful, Uncle Caden."

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