Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 560

It was a stroke of luck.

Before Polly's bathroom break, Celeste wasn't in the room.

If Polly left, the room would be empty.

But with the event about to begin, nature called.

As Polly headed out, she remembered Violeta's earlier advice—Zelena was indeed on the guest list.

Although Polly had been skeptical, it wouldn't hurt to try.

So, she activated the recording feature on the plush doll and strategically placed her bag on the small table facing the door.

Polly remained oblivious to the impending disaster even after returning from the restroom.

It wasn't until she saw the diamond necklace fall out of her makeup bag that she felt as though she had plunged into an icy abyss.

She had been framed!

Had it not been for Violeta's prior warning, Polly's career and life would have been utterly ruined.

With trembling fingers, Polly extracted the tiny memory card from inside the plush toy.

She exclaimed with a shaking voice, "This recorded everything that happened in the room earlier!

"I also have a backup video on my phone, but I haven't had a chance to check it yet.

"You all accused me of stealing the necklace, calling me a thief?

"Fine, let's see what really happened in the room just now!"

Gosh!

Polly actually had this up her sleeve!

Margot was elated. "Thank goodness, Ms. Tillery, we're saved!"

Zelena, standing at the doorway, froze for a split second.

"Ms. Blake—" Celeste panicked.

Zelena quickly regained her composure and said sternly, "Don't panic. Let's leave first."

The two discreetly exited the room and stepped into an empty corridor.

"What should we do?" Celeste was frantic, looking anxiously at Zelena.

She was the one who had done it. If she was discovered, she would be finished!

Celeste had been cautious enough to remove her jacket in the blind spot, enter to plant the necklace, and then put her jacket back on.

Additionally, Zelena had instructed her to wear a hat and mask.

"If that's the case, then even if Polly did capture something, it wouldn't prove it was you."

Zelena was much calmer than Celeste. "Don't worry, I doubt she'll make a big deal out of this."

After all, Polly was a celebrity.

The event had already been delayed, and the fans outside were getting impatient.

Today's headlines were set.

There was no direct evidence to prove that the person who placed the necklace was Zelena's assistant, Celeste.

The video recorded by the plush toy could be considered evidence.

But whether the person captured on video was Celeste would still require further investigation by the police.

Investigations take time.

If this matter blew up, the first impression among netizens would be "Polly is suspected of theft."