Chapter 535\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the footage played, the scene shifted. Helen appeared in the hallway, holding a sealed evidence bag freshly collected from the sampling process.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as she turned the corner, a maid hurried down the stairs and collided with her. The impact sent the bag tumbling from Helen\u2019s hand to the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The maid quickly bent to help, picked up the bag, and handed it back. At first glance, nothing seemed wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But anyone who looked closely could see it-the Bag the maid returned wasn\u2019t the same one Helen had dropped. She had switched it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sitting beside Leon as the video played, Helen went pale. Her eyes widened in panic. \u201cMr. Kingston, I swear I didn\u2019t notice anything at the time! That maid was from the Hutton family, wasn\u2019t she? I never imagined anyone from their household would tamper with the samples, so I didn\u2019t think to be cautious!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Across the table, James\u2019 expression hardened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo what you\u2019re saying is that even though the switch happened right in front of you, it\u2019s not your fault? It\u2019s all on the Hutton family?\u201d he questioned sharply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Duncan had retrieved every camera angle from that night\u2019s birthday party, he and Diana had spent hours combing through the footage. They had watched it again and again until two nights ago, when they finally caught this moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since Leon happened to be in Jouleston on business, they arranged this meeting. They hadn\u2019t intended to accuse anyone outright-only to get answers. But before they could even ask, Helen had spoken first, practically exposing herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James\u2019 patience snapped. He already knew his sister\u2019s decision to proceed with the divorce was tied to this woman. Thus, his tone was glacial.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Helen realized her mistake and clenched her fists.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not what I meant,\u201d she said quickly. \u201cI just never thought someone from the Hutton family would-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNot thinking is one thing,\u201d Diana interrupted coolly. \u201cBut not seeing?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She dragged the playback bar back and replayed the exact moment of the switch. \u201cWatch carefully.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Helen\u2019s face drained of color. On the screen, the maid\u2019s movements were unmistakable and so was the fact that Helen\u2019s eyes had flicked right over them. She had seen it and done nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leon\u2019s brow furrowed, his voice edged with danger. \u201cWhat is this supposed to mean? Are you trying to force her into confessing to some imagined conspiracy?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Diana\u2019s tone stayed level. \u201cThe sample was tampered with while under your staff\u2019s supervision. I only want to know how that happened. Is that so unreasonable?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Albus himself had already questioned the maid in question, but she refused to speak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That was why Diana had hoped Helen might slip. She only wanted to know where that fake sample-the one claiming Florence was the biological mother-had come from.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Kingston, please don\u2019t argue with Ms. Hutton because of me,\u201d Helen murmured, tugging at his sleeve like a frightened child.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She stood, bowed slightly, and spoke in a trembling voice filled with rehearsed remorse. \u201cMs. Hutton, I truly was careless. My negligence caused trouble for your family, and I sincerely apologize. I\u2019m sorry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her eyes shimmered with tears, her tone soft and pitiful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana drew in a steadying breath, forcing back her anger. When she spoke, her words were clipped and clear. \u201cTell me, Mr. Kingston, is this how your subordinates usually apologize when they make mistakes? Crying first, pretending to be wronged, as if we\u2019re the ones bullying them?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her calm tone cut through the room more sharply than a shout.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leon\u2019s face darkened. He stood, disappointment flashing in his eyes. \u201cAnd you, Diana, do you ever stop to think that maybe it\u2019s you? Always hiding behind your family name, never letting anyone else speak?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without waiting for a response, he seized Helen\u2019s wrist and strode toward the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as he reached it, Diana\u2019s quiet, emotionless voice stopped him. \u201cI\u2019ll be returning to Brimcrest tomorrow afternoon. We can collect the divorce certificate then.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her tone didn\u2019t waver, yet finality hung in the air\u00a0<\/p>\n
If Helen refused to talk, Diana would find that maid herself and force out the truth. Without new evidence, neither Megan nor Penelope would ever admit what they had done.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leon froze mid-step. His grip on Helen\u2019s wrist slackened. After a brief silence, his voice returned to its usual detached calm. \u201cGot it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
D\u00a0<\/p>\n
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