Chapter 130

Gabriella's palm was prickling. It was still burning from slapping Este's face. She wasn't sorry at all. “There must have been a mistake, Manager Dehlia,” Quennie intervened, intending to save her friend from the ordeal. “When Gabby finished her shift, she immediately left and did not return to the locker room. I was here the whole time. How could she possibly place the watch in her locker?” The manager gave Queenie a contemptuous glance. "Who'd believe you? Everyone here knows you and Gabby are friends. I will not hesitate to terminate you if you try to cover up for her." Whether Queenie was telling the truth or not didn’t matter anymore. Her statement had completely lost credibility because of her close relationship with Gabriella. The entire cleaning staff was present, and several of them gloated as they awaited what would happen to Gabriella. No one expected the accused girl to suddenly smirk. “I understand that the truth won’t matter." Gabriella's voice was calm, her shoulders str