RELEASED

“Former business tycoon, Vivian Harnes was released from prison today after five years, as all charges against her dropped.” My eyes were fixed on the large screen before me. I watched as Vivian smiled at the camera politely, while a reporter shoved her mic before her face. “Senior madam, why were the charges against you suddenly dropped? Does that mean you were innocent all these while?” The report asked. Vivian sighed softly, putting on a weak act as she smiled. “I tried to tell the world countless times five years ago that I was innocent. But nobody listened to a word I had to say,” she said softly while sniffling. “They all chose to believe the fabricated evidence that my step-daughter—Leah Blackwood had provided at that time. But now, it seems the country’s justice system has finally decided to be fair to me. They must have realised the truth, that I was innocent all along. And that’s why I was released.” I could see the pitiful faces of the reporters as they listened to Vivian’s