Chapter 862:

The officers, with firm nods, stepped toward Fiona, their faces serious.

Feeling cornered, Fiona retreated. Her guilty conscience amplified her fear, making her guilt evident.

In a terrified voice, Fiona protested, “No! You can’t arrest me! I haven’t done anything! There’s no evidence!”

One officer responded calmly, “We’re conducting an investigation, ma’am. There’s no need to panic. We won’t harm you.”

Overwhelmed, Fiona shouted, “No! Gavin sent you! You’re not real cops! You’re setting me up!”

Despite Fiona’s screaming and cursing, the officers took her away.

Elyse glanced at Gavin and mused, “Without evidence, arresting her seems senseless.”

Gavin raised an eyebrow. “A man confessed fifty minutes ago. He said a woman paid him online to sabotage you. His conscience got the better of him.”

Elyse was taken aback. “What does that have to do with Fiona?”

Gavin explained, “He identified Fiona as the woman who hired him—the same man who ran over another finalist and kidnapped your…”

Still puzzled, Elyse pressed, “Wait. That doesn’t make sense. Would Fiona have that kind of money? How could she hire someone online?”

Gavin shrugged. “That’s why the police are questioning her. Too many unanswered questions.”

He paused. “Also, the music hall’s security is inadequate; there’s no surveillance. We haven’t figured everything out.”

Elyse pouted, crossing her arms. “That’s not my problem. It’s yours, Gavin!”

Gavin playfully flicked her forehead. “Heartless! I’m so stressed I can barely eat, and you’re brushing it off?”

“Ouch!” Elyse yelped, tears springing to her eyes.

Gavin announced, “There’s a celebration tonight. Mr. Tucker wants to introduce you to a friend. Make a good impression.”

Elyse nodded. “I understand. I’ll give it my all!” Gavin turned to leave, then swung back. “Oh, I saw Jayden in the lobby. He’s waiting for you.”

Elyse’s expression turned somber. “I’d rather not see him.”

Gavin suggested, “Use the back exit. I’ll have Irving escort you.”

Elyse nodded silently.