Chapter 104

**Third person**

She couldn't just sit idly by and watch Laura unravel everything.

They'd worked so hard, even going so far as to frame Laura. Every piece had been meticulously placed to divert suspicion away from them because things were getting hot.

Robert had intentionally allowed Chloe to feel clever by eavesdropping on a conversation with "Laura."

And Chloe had been naive to believe Robert would actually call his accomplice by name over the phone, risking someone overhearing.

"And why do you think we should believe you?" Richard spoke up while Jeff's gaze remained fixed on Laura, his expression unreadable.

"It's the truth, I swear." Laura's voice trembled slightly.

Richard stared at her intently before continuing. "Even if what you say is true, why did you decide to come back now?"

"My conscience and my freedom. I can't keep running forever," Laura replied, a sincere look in her eyes. "Robert would always have a hold on me if I didn't settle this."

Laura wasn't stupid; at least s