Lindsay, who had observed everything, remained stoic.


    She pondered her next moves to distance herself from Joann, already nning for the aftermath.


    At this moment, Joann was at a loss, seeing Lindsay as her sole beacon of hope.


    In a rush, she seized Lindsay’s hand, pleading, “What should I do now?”


    Tears of anxiety followed as she implored, “You must help me.


    I’ve done all these for you.


    ”


    Lindsay, visibly annoyed by the tears, questioned her decision to trust Joann, whom she viewed as foolish and untrustworthy.


    Joann poorly managed even minor issues, and now seemed to be shifting the me to Lindsay.


    Lindsay wondered if Joann tried to make her take the fall for her.


    Noticing Joann’s erratic state, Lindsay knew this was not the time for them to part ways.


    With a calming grip, Lindsay whispered meaningfully, “What are you talking about? You’ve never directly handled these actions, have you? If others did the work, how is it your responsibility?”


    This was also a defense for Lindsay herself, as suspicions had arisen that she was in league with Joann.


    Joann’s anxiety eased upon hearing Lindsay’s words.


    She reflected on the events: from start to finish, she had delegated the tasks.


    Surveince footage wouldn’t tie her directly to any misdeeds.


    Reassured, she murmured, “You’re right.


    I wasn’t involved directly.


    It has nothing to do with me…”


    This realization brought her a semnce of peace.


    Meanwhile, Felix, overhearing their conversation, was utterly baffled.


    “What are you talking about? What happened?” he interjected, lost in the conversation.


    Joann, realizing the implications were distant from her, regained her assertive demeanor.


    She turned to Felix with a scowl.


    “Why did you pull Lindsay away at such a crucial time? You’re not helping!”N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Felix’s expression grew stormy as he challenged, “What was that? Repeat what you said.


    ”


    With a dismissive tone, Joann retorted, “I called you stupid-so what? Amidst all these people, you were the one who failed to grasp the situation.


    Do you intend to sabotage my engagement?”


    Felix, clenching his teeth in frustration, shot back, “Your foolishness alone is enough to ruin things.


    Don’t project your anger onto me.


    It’s unfortunate for Bet to be tied to someone like you.


    ”


    Joann’s anger red, her eyes zing as she spat out, “Felix, you’re despicable!”


    As tensions escted between the siblings, Lindsay could only feel irritation.