Two million was not a small amount.

For a maid like Jocelyn, it could be her life's savings.

Who would spend all they had just to set someone up?

Mitchel suspected the money had come from Lauren.

In other words, he did not buy their story one bit.

In a heartbeat, fear washed over Lauren. Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, her make-up smeared. In desperation, she clutched at Mitchel's trousers and pleaded, "Mitchel, I swear I don't know anything about this. I'm weak. How could I scheme against anyone?"

At this moment, Jocelyn fell to her knees and shuffled forward alongside Lauren.

"My lady, I'm really sorry. I sold your jewelry to get the money. I acted on my own, thinking I was protecting you.

This is all my fault."

"Is that how it is, Lauren?" Mitchel questioned while staring at Lauren with narrowed eyes.

Before Lauren could muster a reply, he added, “Think twice before you answer. This might be your last shot at earning my trust.”

Lauren felt as if she had been struck by lightning. She was petrified and at a loss for words.

Just yesterday, Kyle revealed that Matteo was investigating him. Upon learning this, Lauren bribed him with two million dollars and promised him the cash if he took the fall. On no account could he tell the truth.

Earlier, before Mitchel showed up, Jocelyn had given Lauren an emergency escape plan. If things went south, shift the blame onto Jocelyn.

Lauren had brushed it off at that time. She assumed Mitchel was just suspicious of a fake paternity test. How bad could the situation be?

Previously, a few tears and Mitchel would surely forgive her. But now, it was a different case. Mitchel was deadly serious.

Left with no choice but to follow the plan, Lauren masked her nervous voice with sobs and pretended to reprimand Jocelyn, “Jocelyn, how could you be so vicious? Mitchel has always treated me well. He wouldn't abandon me..."

“My lady, I was out of mind back then. Please, take good care of yourself from now on..."

Their collective misery tugged at the heartstrings of anyone listening.

With teary eyes, Lauren turned to Mitchel and pleaded, "Mitchel, Jocelyn's been with me for years and has always been diligent. Could you find it in your heart to forgive her just this once?"