Watching the servants' shifting gazes, He Zinain narrowed his eyes and asked, "But what?"
The atmosphere immediately fell silent. Before the words could be spoken, a commotion erupted at the entrance.
The doorman rushed in breathlessly, reporting, "A group of reporters are outside, claiming to seek justice for Madam He! They're blocking the entrance, demanding to come in, Young Master..."
These reporters were the witnesses He Zinain had specifically arranged. Without a moment's hesitation, he declared, "Let them in. However, they must maintain quiet. If they disturb the elder, our He family will handle it!"
"Yes!" The doorman acknowledged the task and then left.
He Zinain looked at the servants and asked, "Why are you all standing there frozen? Hurry up and speak! What have you found?"
"But Miss Chen has been preparing breakfast for Madam He recently. I believe she's the most likely person to have administered the poison!"
"Yes, several times I saw Miss Chen busy alone in the kitchen. At first, I thought Miss Chen was trying to appease Madam He to compensate for her previous mistake. I never imagined Miss Chen would repay kindness with enmity! If I had known the outcome would be like this, I should have bravely stepped forward to stop Miss Chen's actions!"
"..."
As these words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly fell silent. The group of reporters, carrying their equipment, also walked in, capturing the scene where they accused Chen Lishu.
After a long while, He Zinain slammed his palm on the table in anger. While he appeared to be angry with Chen Lishu, in reality, he wished he could throw these ungrateful people into a wolf's den.
If it weren't for the cameras installed throughout the house, one might have believed these people were telling the truth!
Once everyone had finished their accusations, the police stepped forward, looking at Chen Lishu with complex expressions and asking, "Miss Chen, do you have anything else to say?
All the evidence points to you. Madam He was likely framed by you, and you may have to pay for your actions! Please accompany us."
"I haven't said a word from beginning to end. How can you be sure the culprit is me? Are you trying to force a label onto me?" Chen Lishu raised an eyebrow at the unfamiliar faces.
She wondered if these were real police officers or fakes specially arranged by the Yang family. However, the latter seemed more likely, as Zhang Wan'er had orchestrated so much and wouldn't want to falter at the critical moment!
"What more excuse do you have to offer? Don't forget you have a prior record. Now, everyone in the villa accuses you of wrongdoing. If I remember correctly, you're the one who pays their salaries. None of them would want to jeopardize their livelihood to frame you, right?"
Zhang Wan'er's words were delivered with righteous indignation. Even the reporters watching felt they made sense. However, they were merely there for the spectacle, and the more intense the argument, the more captivating their reports would be.
Thus, the reporters chimed in, "The public's eyes are sharp. Since Miss Chen wants to defend herself, speak up. We can't wrong a good person, but we also can't let a bad one get away! Your every word will be judged by us. Please confess honestly for leniency and resist strictly."
Chen Lishu turned to look at the reporter who had spoken out and recognized a familiar face. She nodded gratefully at him and then, with a languid posture, said to Zhang Wan'er, "I've been with the old lady for so many years, and nothing has happened. Why is it that as soon as Miss Zhang entered our home, more problems arose?
I gain absolutely no benefit from harming the old lady. The status and position of the He family in China and the US are well-known to everyone, aren't they? Why would I give up a bright future to poison the old lady and put myself in a difficult situation? Am I a fool? I believe a fool couldn't transform from a peasant woman into a business owner, could they?
I heard from the outside that I acted maliciously because I was jealous of the old lady's affection for you? I find this motive even more ridiculous. We, as a family, know exactly what kind of person the old lady is. She is kind and amiable to everyone. There is nothing that suggests Miss Zhang is an exception to this!"
Zhang Wan'er glared at Chen Lishu's calm demeanor, filled with hatred. Was it just because of this unique aura that this country bumpkin had attracted Gu Xingdong's affection and the He family's attention?
Regardless, she had "evidence" in hand. She wanted to see if Chen Lishu would still be as composed and confront her directly at the end of it all!
With that thought, Zhang Wan'er proudly raised her head, a look of disdain already appearing in her eyes. She then said, "Lishu, don't be stubborn. Now that there are eyewitnesses and physical evidence pointing to you as the perpetrator, do you really think you can shift all the responsibility onto me with just a few words? Who would believe you without substantive evidence?"
Chen Lishu shrugged, her expression becoming increasingly meaningful. "Since I dare to stand here and confront you, do you think I would appear without evidence?"
Zhang Wan'er said impatiently, "Then present your evidence!"
Chen Lishu snapped her fingers. Immediately, a man appeared at the doorway. The moment he appeared, Zhang Wan'er's pupils constricted, and that ominous premonition grew stronger.
Didn't He Gu die? Why was he here? Had Chen Lishu foreseen today's events and set this trap long ago?
Zhang Wan'er had believed that everything happening today was within her control. It seemed things were not unfolding as she had anticipated. Who was the protagonist in this game?
"Miss Zhang, long time no see. Surely you haven't forgotten me? I never thought I'd have the chance to stand before you and confront you!" He Gu said, then looked at Zhang Wan'er with resentful eyes.
Zhang Wan'er was startled by the resentment emanating from him. Regaining her composure, she immediately shouted at the police officers beside her, "What are you still standing around for? Arrest this man immediately!
This man is Chen Lishu's accomplice. He poisoned Madam He not long ago. He was imprisoned but somehow escaped from jail. Are you two planning to join forces to harm me?"