Chapter 352 Trapped in the Tangled Web 
tanele arrived at the police station, but instead of an office, she found herself in an interrogation room marked with a sign that read “Punishment is justice for the 
As she sat facing the two sheen officers, she felt the weight of their scrutiny. 
– their scapegoat,” Einelle stated. “I don’t know them at all, and I definitely didn’t tell them to harm Elena. They’re either trying to frame me or make n que of the male officers produced photos of the two men asking herdictions. “They claim they were contiming Elena’s appearance with you.” 
That’s abound. They were asking for directions,” Tinelle insisted. 
The officer continued, “We found 30 thousand dollars in cash in their bags, with fingerprints matching yours. They said that you handed it to them.” 
Emelie leaned back in her chair, feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the conspiracy closing inother. It was then that she fully grasped the seriousness of t situation. Since she had no defense, the officers exchanged a glance. 
The female officer slid a thin sheet of paper in front of her “Ms Hoven, we need to detain you temporarily sign the detention onder Handover your phone and computer. We’ll also be searching your residence.” 
Emelie’s heart sank Soon after, the police also discovered the photos of Elena, and they demanded an explanation. 

“Ereceived them from someone. I was just about to discuss this with Mr. Holland,” Emelie said. However, before she could explain further to hade 
“The phone number that sent you the photos belongs to those two men. If you have novention to them, why would they send you the photos the male officet pressed. 
Emelle sighed wryly. “That’s a question for them, isn’t it? I’m the recipient. How would I know what they were thinking or stop them from sending me things? 
⠀⠀ ““They claimed the 30 thousand dollars was a deposit. The final payment will be due after you see the photos, “tlar officer stated. 
Emelie chuckled. “Do you believe everything they say? Why won’t you believe in 
“Emelie, watch your tone! the officer wamed sharply. 
Emelie fell silent, feeling trapped in a tangled web. Finally, she uttard, “I want to see my lawyer 
Right after Ashley landed in Weston, she immediately received notification from the police station that Emelie had been placed under arbitrary detention. 

Arbitrary detention could last from a minimum of 1 day to a maximum of 15 days, depending entirely on the police’s grasp of the evidence. 
Ashley headed straight to the police station to apply for bail she was determined to get Emelie out no matter what 
Detention centers were notorious for their rough environment. Ashley couldn’t fathom how Emelie could endure such conditions. 
However, the police rejected the bail regast 
They cited Emelie’s lack of a permanent address in Weston, which raised concems about possible escape, and the Allen family’s tear that her release could pose a 
threat to them 
Though these reasons appeared stretched, they tell within the regulations, and even Ashley couldn’t overtum them. She had no choice but to visit Emelle fiest 
Emelie’s face, devoid of makeup, appeared pale in the visitation room. Despite her resilience, the experience of being detained was clearly taking its toll. 
of 
Detention was a severe punishment that could comment the mind and crush one’s resolve. Many who were initially detant became compliant atter spending time 
behind bars. 
Upon seeing Ashley, Emelie immediately uttered, “she set this up 
Ashley certainly knew that the “the” Emelie was referring to was Elena. 
“What do you mean? Ashley asked with a frown 
Emelle’s voice was hoarse. “Toriginally thought Elena was the victim.” 
Yet, it turned out she wasn’t 
It began with Elena causing a scene at Swanson Corporation, followed by those two men stopping her to ask for directions. It was all orchestrated from the start. 
In everyone’s view, Elena’s public outburstined their collaboration, leaving Eneli harboring a grudge against her. 
So, she hired two men, gave them a jo thousand dollar deposit, with the final payment contingent on confirming the photos. If the waiter hadn’t intervened buckily, Elena’s reputation would have been destroyed 
Thenthese two men fled. To secure the final payment, they sent Elena’s photos to be for contination. 
However, the long arm of the law caught up with them. They were caught with the money, and her fingerprints were found on it. This damning evidence directly Implicated her. 
New she was caught, like she had tangled herself up and kama was happy about it. 
The whole thing but beer crystal clear trun the very beginning 
Ther muties, raccution, and come lusson all fur together perfectly 
The renier plot was so complete, so logical, and sodat reasonable 
Even if Emelie weren’t directly involved, she might have almost believed it herself.