Chapter 68: A Mother's Defense    

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"Before I do, maybe you should ask your maid where she got those jewels she's flaunting."

The crowd gasped, eyes darting to Sophie's neck, wrists, and ears where the sparkling jewelry suddenly seemed much heavier.

Sophia immediately jumped in, her voice high with fury. "She's not a maid!" she snapped.

While Sullivan's frown deepened, torn between outrage and confusion. He turned to Sophie, then back to Cole. "What are you implying, Cole? You gave those jewels to Sophie. She said so herself!"

Cole's eyes darkened, his voice as hard as his expression. "She's not only a thief, but she's a liar as well I see. Those Jewelries are my gift to Eve. They're not hers to take."