Chapter 7
Chapter 7 A Shocking Accusation
Three days later, Richard received an unexpected phone call.
It was from his company's public relations director.
Director: Sir, there's a serious story spreading online.
Richard frowned.
Richard: What story?
There was a brief silence.
Director: Victoria is accusing you of having an affair with Sarah.
Richard's face became expressionless.
Richard: What?
The director continued.
Director: She claims Sarah manipulated you and that she was responsible for destroying your marriage.
Richard immediately ended the call.
He walked into the living room.
Sarah was sitting beside Leo, helping him with his homework.
She looked up.
Sarah: Sir?
Richard said nothing for several seconds.
Then he showed her the article on his phone.
Sarah's face turned pale.
Sarah: That's a lie.
Richard: I know.
Sarah: I never—
Richard: Sarah, you don't need to explain anything to me.
Sarah's eyes filled with tears.
Sarah: But everyone will believe her.
Richard shook his head.
Richard: Not everyone.
He looked directly into Sarah's eyes.
Richard: I believe you.
Leo suddenly stood up.
Leo: Dad, why is that woman lying about Sarah?
Richard knelt beside him.
Richard: Because sometimes people say terrible things when they are angry.
Leo looked toward Sarah.
Leo: But Sarah is good.
Sarah smiled through her tears.
Sarah: Thank you, Leo.
Then the doorbell rang.
Richard stood up.
A police officer was waiting outside.
Police Officer: Mr. Anderson, I'm here regarding the investigation into the incident involving your son.
Richard's expression became serious.
Richard: Is there a problem?
The officer hesitated.
Police Officer: We found something that changes the case.
Richard's heart sank.
Richard: What did you find?
The officer looked toward Sarah.
Police Officer: We discovered that someone may have deliberately tampered with the security system on the day Leo was endangered.
Everyone froze.
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