Chapter 50 · TWMTFS

Chapter 50

Blink.

Everyone except Gorgo slowly blinked.

Then they stared at Lucy in shock.

She looked kind and soft-hearted, yet she had just abandoned Clara without hesitation.

Lucy simply shook her head.

"Besides, you were the last person who touched that brooch, Clara."

"...What?"

"How did you end up stealing? Still, I appreciate that you're willing to take responsibility for your actions."

"M-My Lady...?"

"W-What are you...?"

The Dowager Duchess spoke without thinking, but Lucy only shrugged.

"I came here because Clara brought me."

"..."

"I didn't steal it. Sophie and Gorgo were both sent away by Clara. And Clara was the last one to handle the brooch."

"..."

"So, by process of elimination, that leaves Clara as the only suspect."

Her eyes made it seem as though she knew everything Clara had done.

That Clara had left Lucy alone so she could hide the jewel.

That she had…