"I can explain!"
Richard watched silently.
"Explain."
Amanda looked at Chloe.
Then Eleanor.
Then everyone.
"I didn't want to do this."
Chloe screamed.
"Do what?"
Amanda swallowed.
"You told me she needed to be taught a lesson."
The room went silent.
"You said Vivienne was embarrassing the family."
"You said everyone needed proof that she didn't belong."
Chloe's eyes widened.
"Shut up."
Amanda continued.
"You gave me the ring."
"I was supposed to hide it in her purse."
"But when security checked her things..."
"I panicked."
The truth landed like a bomb.
Everyone stared at Chloe.
The bride who had planned a perfect wedding.
The woman who wanted sympathy.
The woman who wanted to destroy me.
Now everyone saw her.
Not as a victim.
But as the person who created the entire nightmare.
Richard looked at Chloe.
"I believe the police will be interested in hearing your explanation."
Chloe's lips trembled.
"But... this is my wedding day."
Richard's expression didn't change.