CELESTINE's P O V

So… all of this was part of her master plan?

In this scenario, rather than being blamed for something, it would be preferable to...

Simply take a seat and enjoy the show...

I swiftly pulled a piece of tissue that was placed on the desk, knelt down, and picked up the knife to wipe the handle, before placing it slowly beside her head. Then I swallowed the only evidence that they could ever find—the tissue.

I could see that Leina’s eyes widened, perhaps not believing what I just did, and I too, didn’t expect her to do this either, framing me as a murderer of her....