Chapter 552
Balfour looked down at his sister, who had suddenly collapsed in his arms, making no move to comfort her.
In the past, he would have gently patted her back, telling her not to cry and not to be afraid because he was there for her and she didn’t need to worry about anything.
But now he felt like the sister in his arms was not real.
Ellinor gave a soft chuckle as she watched Patricia continue her act.
“Ms. Howard, when Gavin accused me just now, he didn’t provide any chat logs or transfer records either. But you were quick to insist that I admit my mistake and stop fighting back. Why is it that when the same thing happens to you, you think his words hold no weight? Don’t you think you’re being a bit hypocritical?”
Patricia leaned against her brother, looking pitiful. “…I’m not being hypocritical… I’m Baber’s mother. How could I possibly arrange for someone to hurt my own child? Ellinor, how much must you hate me to go to such lengths to frame me?”
Even at this point, Patricia was still blaming others for her actions.
Hoping for someone as ruthless and unscrupulous as her to have a change of heart was just wishful thinking.
Ellinor didn’t bother arguing with Patricia anymore. She simply gestured to Gavin, “Gavin, let me see your phone!”
The waiter, Gavin, seemed a bit hesitant but quickly handed his phone over to Ellinor.
Patricia wasn’t worried about Ellinor finding anything on Gavin’s phone.
She knew very well that Gavin had deleted all chat logs and removed her from his friend list on social media after receiving the money, just as she had instructed. She had personally made sure of it.
Under these circumstances, no one could find anything on Gavin’s phone.
Ellinor tapped on the screen a few times before handing the phone to Balfour. “Mr. Howard, see for yourself!”
Patricia felt a surge of anxiety. What was Ellinor showing her brother?
Balfour’s eyes widened as he took the phone from Ellinor.
The social media app on Gavin’s phone had restored his friendship with Patricia, and the chat logs were back.
Balfour scrolled through the chat logs, reading each message carefully.
He spotted a message sent by Patricia to Gavin via the social media app half an hour ago.
“Go to the private room and destroy the memory card in the camera right now. I’ll transfer the money to you immediately!”
Gavin: [Ms. Howard, I’ve flushed the memory card down the toilet, just like you asked. Here’s the proof!
Patricia: Delete the record of me being your friend and all our chat logs! You know what to say next, right?
Gavin: [Yes, don’t worry, I know!]
Balfour’s heart ached.
Since they were kids, Patricia had always been a sweet and innocent girl in his eyes. He had always doted on Patricia and protected her from any harm or bullying. All the love he had for his lost sister, Pearl Howard, was poured into Patricia.
But had he spoiled Patricia into a cunning, ruthless, and deceptive girl?
His real sister, Pearl, would never have done something like this. She would never have become someone like her!
