Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Shocking Proof Of Innocence

The forensic expert proceeded with his task. Soon after, he returned to the crowd, cleared his throat, and declared, "The forensic test indicates that Jane North's fingerprints are on this ring."

Jane's heart skipped a beat. Her fingerprints on the ring? How was that even possible? She had never touched it. Since Patrick had personally called the police, there was no chance the forensic expert had been bribed by Florence. So, Jane pondered, how had Florence managed to place her fingerprints on the ring?

"Jane, now that it has been proven you stole the ring, what do you have to say?" Florence said, a smug smile playing on her lips. "Sir, she stole my ring. Please arrest her so she can face the law!"

"Jane, did you really steal it?" Patrick questioned, sensing that there was more to this story. Although he had only known Jane for a few days, he didn't believe she was a thief.

"Of course not," Jane replied, her composure still intact.

"Your fingerprints are on the ring; why deny it?" Florence glared at Jane. "Patrick, why do you keep giving her the benefit of the doubt? The Pansy family despises thieves. You deserve someone better than her!"

"You have to come with us and cooperate during the investigation," the chief officer said, addressing Jane. All the evidence was pointing to her, and the police couldn't let her go without proper investigation.

Jane, however, had other plans. "I have a way to prove my innocence."

Florence wasn't ready to accept that, convinced that Jane was on her way to jail.

"Sorry to disappoint you, but I can prove it," Jane declared, her lips curling into a smirk.

Jane requested the ring from the chief, who reluctantly handed it to her, shooting a cautious glance at Patrick. With the ziplock bag containing the ring in hand, Jane scanned the crowd until her eyes landed on the waiter.

"Did you see me wearing this ring?" Jane questioned.

"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes," the waiter replied.

Jane stretched out her hand, urging the crowd to pay close attention. "Observe my hand carefully."