Arielle showed no signs of authentic emotion on her face in response. Instead, she shrugged innocently and uttered, “Dad. Shandie. You’re both mistaken. I called out to him not because I wanted to stop him from visiting the doctor but because of the black gown incident. I suspect that Alfred is involved in this matter as well.”

Upon hearing her words, Shandie felt a little embarrassed. Darn it! Arielle has taken advantage of a loophole once again!

Henrick softened his expression slightly after listening to those words and said to Shandie, “You shouldn’t doubt Arielle at the drop of a hat every time.”

He then shifted his gaze toward Alfred, his expression instantly chilling. “Are Sannie’s words true?”

Feeling a chill running down his spine, Alfred explained hurriedly, “H-I know nothing about that, Mr. Southall!”

Arielle smirked when she heard those words and responded, “Frankly speaking, Alfred was the person who brought me this gown, Dad. Because the size was too big for me, I gave it to Shandie since she

was going to Yvette’s birthday party. As I’m from the countryside, how could I have known that black was a taboo color for Mr. Actonward? It’s also understandable for Shandie since she has only returned from the monastery and had no idea about Mr. Actonward’s return to the country. However, Alfred has already worked here for so many years. How is it possible for him not to know this kind of stuff?”

countenance to darken even more as he glared at

fear at that glare as he noticed the murderous intent

worked for the Southalls for many years, Henrick had always trusted Alfred. Sure

the gown on Ms. Arielle’s behalf. I didn’t have a clue what color it was back then…” Alfred tried to defend

Don’t believe in his words, Dad. I

give it too much thought back then, but I feel like something is very fishy the more I think about it now.

it! You can’t declare me guilty because of Ms. Arielle’s speculations, Mr. Southall!

defense of himself failed to dissipate the iciness from

been a skeptical person and would never

wary of since Alfred was

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