Chapter 860

The entire room fell silent after Skylar's words. Ruby, who'd been in the middle of her tirade, went stiff. Panic flickered in her eyes, but she quickly masked it with a shriek. "What are you saying, boy? How could I ever harm my granddaughter?" She started throwing a fit once more. "My granddaughter's in trouble! Things are tough, and he's still trying to defame me! Good heavens!" She grabbed the nearest officer and wailed, "You need to arrest this troublemaker! That's slander! I won't let this slide!" Despite her protests, Skylar stood his ground with a steady gaze, staring straight ahead. Behind him, Edith returned to her senses and looked at Ruby in shock. "Is it true? Did you have something to do with Macie's death?" Ruby continued launching her tirade. "You believe this nonsense? Are you that dumb?" Skylar intercepted, "You know best whether I'm talking nonsense. You carry karmic debt tied to someone of close blood..." While Skylar was halfway through her words, Ruby spat