Chapter 47 The Real Culprit

Ryker fell to his knees, his entire body trembling as he spoke. "This Montlins Manor—when Michelle was married, she asked Mrs. Langley for it, claiming that the Velmont family had fallen on hard times and needed the estate to sustain them. But Isolde later demanded it back. In desperation, Michelle came to me, and together, we conspired with the manor's staff to frame Isolde for assault. The plan was to have her locked away for a few years. Eleanor... Eleanor had no idea. She wasn't in on the plot. She didn't think to be wary and was pushed into the water by Michelle. But in her shock and panic, she thought it was Isolde who did it. Randy tried to save her, but in the chaos, he startled Isolde's dog, which delayed the rescue. It nearly cost both their lives."