Haillie Knotts was obviously hinting that Theo Blanchet should step in and say something.
All eyes, including Jonah Wyton's, were on Theo, waiting to see how he would handle this tricky situation between his wife and his friend.
Theo kept a poker face, then, in a deep voice, he said, "I get it. You wouldn't frame someone for no reason."
His words clearly showed that he sided with Haillie.
Hearing Theo's words, Elinor felt a pang of disappointment and quietly lowered her head.
It didn't surprise her that no one was on her side. It was normal not to be believed by everyone.
However, throughout their time working together, she and Theo had been through a lot, even at this moment, the man she once risked her life to save took a stand against her without hesitation. This made her feel extremely disappointed.
Trust is the hardest thing to build in this world.
Everyone in the room had their own thoughts, looking at Elinor with regret.
Haillie was very pleased with herself, a gleam in her eye, but she still acted the victim: "Theo, I'm glad you believe me. Otherwise, I would have been wronged today without any chance to explain."
Belinda Wesley couldn't stand it anymore; she stood up and said, "Theo, you don't believe Elinor, but I do."
Then she firmly looked at Haillie and said, "Haillie, you need proof to accuse others! I was there when you let Elinor try on your boots, but I didn't see her put any earrings in your boots. All I saw was that Elinor found the boots uncomfortable, and she took them off immediately and gave them back to you."
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