Chapter 626: Apologizing and Losing All Face
Qiao Xi raised her eyes to look at the police and Mrs. Pei, saying, "I have another piece of evidence in my hands, which might suggest that this matter also involves malicious competition among peers."
She handed her phone to the police and continued, "This is a photo taken this morning. The time shown on it indicates that Mrs. Pei had visited Yingyue Pavilion across the street and had a cordial conversation with their manager before coming to our Furong Beauty Salon."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Pei panicked. Not only had she failed to accomplish her goal, but involving others could bring the wrath of the Lu Family down upon her.
As a branch family’s wife, she wouldn’t be able to handle it, and the main family might even blame her.
The game was over!
Her face turned unpleasant as she said, "I admit that I did it, but this has nothing to do with Yingyue Pavilion. My relationship with their manager is good, so we just exchanged polite words. I simply couldn’t bear to see you sisters-in-law teaming up to bully my daughter. Everyone knows my daughter has feelings for Xie Xubai, but Huo Sijiao just had to interfere!"
"As a mother, I couldn’t swallow this anger. That’s why I did such a foolish thing during your opening ceremony. I admit it was me who slipped the necklace into her pocket—I just wanted to teach you all a lesson!"
This motive indeed seemed plausible.
The police looked at her, somewhat helpless, and said, "Such behavior is illegal. You’ll face detention and fines."
Mrs. Pei’s face turned even paler.