Jasmine's triumphant expression instantly stiffened. She stared at me in shock, completely caught off guard, then shouted in panic, "Melody, what are you talking about? How could I possibly do something like that? You're framing me!"
I walked up to Jasmine, raised my brows, and smiled with blatant sarcasm.
"Whether it's a lie or the truth, let's explain everything in front of the guests. They can decide for themselves."
Before Jasmine could react, I grabbed her wrist, pried open her tightly clenched fist, and pulled out the microphone glowing with a red indicator light from her palm.
"Good evening, everyone. I'm the main character of today's recognition banquet, Melody Parker, the true daughter who was brought back to the Parker family over a month ago." Holding the microphone, I walke
