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Eleris suddenly laid out an elaborate story about her boyfriend, and even offered detailed specifics about him. The way the information flowed so quickly and accurately out of her made me feel as if this fictional boyfriend she was describing actually existed.
In fact, it was possible this person she was talking about actually existed, given that Charlotte might check up on his identity.
In the end, even though Eleris seemed a bit strange, it was clear that she wasn’t guilty. At least, that was the judgment that Charlotte seemed to have come to.
There was no actual evidence, only circumstantial hints, and not a single shred of proof to transform those hints into full-blown conviction.
I wondered what would have happened if Eleris hadn’t been present. There might not have been any evidence in the scroll cabinet, but the golden strand of hair, which could have belonged to Baalier, would have been found on the bed, and Charlotte would have pursued Eleris relentlessly with just that piece of evidence.
“… Here. To cover the repairs to the door.”
Charlotte handed over two gold coins to Eleris.
“Th-Thank you, Your Highness…”
Two gold coins would surely be more than the actual cost of the repairs.
“Excuse my abrupt intrusion, Elena.”
With those words, Charlotte left the shop. It seemed she had no more questions for Eleris. Before she left, Eleris and I locked eyes.
“…”
“…”
No words passed between us, but it felt as if a lengthy conversation had taken place.
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Charlotte stepped out onto the street and walked for a bit only to suddenly stop in her tracks.
“It still seems suspicious no matter how I think about it.”
Charlotte still hadn’t let go of her suspicions. She dragged me into an alley and looked at me.
“So… Are you saying that everything that person just said was a...
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