Chapter 1126: Strike First to Gain the Advantage

The short-haired maid avoided Xiao'an's gaze.

Facing Xiao'an's questioning, she did not want to answer, only wanting to walk around her.

But Xiao'an would not allow it; she even increased the strength in her grip, clutching the other woman's arm tightly.

In the midst of their tug-of-war, the short-haired maid suddenly became irritable.

She even opened her mouth to accuse Xiao'an: "I was looking at our past relationship before, so I didn't want to be too blunt. Since you refuse to repent and still want to splash dirty water on others, then don't blame me!"

The other woman's irritability left Xiao'an stunned.

Subsequently, she heard the other woman say again: "You still have an older brother at home who is about to get married, right? But your family has no money for your brother to take a wife, so that's why you stole things to subsidize him!!!"

Xiao'an had not expected the other woman to say things about her family in public, and she was a bit at a loss.

And just at this moment—"Does having financial difficulties at home necessarily make one a thief?"

A calm voice came from behind Xiao'an.

Xiao'an turned her head immediately and was surprised to see Liu Xin'ai.

The moment she saw Liu Xin'ai, Xiao'an could not help but cry out of grievance.

Tears fell down one by one.

Liu Xin'ai gently patted Xiao'an's shoulder, signaling her not to be anxious, then asked: "What exactly happened?"

"Madam, they are framing me for stealing Miss Bai's necklace, but I didn't take it!"

Liu Xin'ai had not been in contact with Xiao'an for very long, but she knew this was a sincere girl who could not possibly take other people's things.

So there must be a problem here!

Liu Xin'ai gave Xiao'an a tissue to let her wipe away her tears.

Then she looked at the short-haired maid and asked expressionlessly: "Just now, were you the one who testified that Xiao'an stole something?"

Facing Liu Xin'ai, the short-haired maid no longer had her previous arrogance; she only lowered her head and replied: "Yes."

"Then what time did she go to Fei'er's room, and when did she come out? What were you doing at the time, and why did you happen to see this scene?"

"

"I... I..."

This series of questions made the short-haired maid feel extremely flustered.

She did not know how to answer either.

She only felt cold sweat sliding down her forehead.

But Liu Xin'ai had no intention of letting her off just like that, and continued to ask: "Or is it... that someone instigated you to do these things!?"

This question gave everyone a shock!

But everyone also vaguely knew an answer.

And just as everyone was waiting for the short-haired maid to speak...

Bai Yufei returned.

She stared at Liu Xin'ai with a vicious expression, then switched to an innocent look when everyone looked over.

"What does Sister-in-law mean by this? Could it be that you think I teamed up with this maid to frame Xiao'an for stealing the necklace? With everyone watching, we wouldn't be able to make a move."

"That is true; this is indeed a difficult puzzle to solve, so... let's call the police."

Liu Xin'ai's decision made the short-haired maid panic all of a sudden, and she looked at Bai Yufei involuntarily.

Bai Yufei appeared slightly more composed than her.

She knitted her brows, looking very disapproving, and even said: "This is a family scandal; doesn't Sister-in-law think it's shameful to make such a big scene?"

"If there is a thief hiding in the house, I would find that even more shameful. Besides, I am Qin Yiyan's wife, and I have a duty to make a decision that convinces everyone! Therefore, we must call the police!"

When Liu Xin'ai said this, she was calm and composed.

And that appearance of hers, acting as the mistress of the house... made Bai Yufei jealous to death!

The most critical thing is...

She cannot let this woman call the police!

Bai Yufei rolled her eyes and used Qin Yiyan as an excuse:

"My brother won't agree to you doing this!"

Liu Xin'ai did not care whether Qin Yiyan agreed or not.

She took out her phone and said indifferently: "I think finding the truth is more important."

Seeing that this woman was determined to call the police, Bai Yufei felt a panic in her heart.

The next instant, she even reached out and snatched Liu Xin'ai's phone!

Liu Xin'ai looked at the woman opposite her who had clearly lost her composure, her eyes darkening:

"What, are you no longer in a hurry to find the truth?"

"Sister-in-law, I know you and Xiao'an have a good relationship, but you can't distort the truth in public just to shield Xiao'an, can you? How will you establish your authority in the future?"

"My affairs do not require your concern," seeing that Bai Yufei had no intention of returning the phone, Liu Xin'ai continued to order the butler: "Call the police."

"You are not allowed to call!!!"

Bai Yufei shouted at the top of her lungs.

This gave everyone a fright.

And Bai Yufei also realized her loss of composure.

At this moment, she should have calmed down and parried Liu Xin'ai's moves.

But...

She could not calm down at all!

And she was filled with resentment.

She hated that Liu Xin'ai was not in the Laboratory; why did she have to run back!

Bai Yufei's breathing gradually became rapid.

The light in her eyes also flickered on and off.

Liu Xin'ai saw all of Bai Yufei's various behaviors in her eyes.

In fact, she had already guessed that all of this was done by Bai Yufei.

If it were some other minor squabble, she would be too lazy to hold it against her.

But today...

If she were allowed to act recklessly, Xiao'an's reputation would be ruined!

She could not watch Bai Yufei destroy an innocent person's life because of jealousy!

Therefore...

Liu Xin'ai looked straight into Bai Yufei's eyes and questioned: "Why are you so resistant to calling the police? Are you worried that there... are no fingerprints of Xiao'an on the necklace?"

"This... why would I be worried!? I only hate the person who stole my things."

"Fei'er is truly clear about what she loves and hates, but you must be careful not to hate the wrong person," Liu Xin'ai said coldly.

Bai Yufei did not know what Liu Xin'ai meant by these words and frowned as she looked over.

But Liu Xin'ai ignored her and instead walked up to the short-haired maid and asked: "Giving you one last chance, did you really see Xiao'an steal the necklace?"

"Although I didn't see her steal anything, she did indeed come out of Miss Bai's room..."

"Alright, Housekeeper, go and see if there are any valuable items or large sums of cash in her room that do not belong to her."

Liu Xin'ai's behavior clearly showed that she had become suspicious of this maid!

And her suspicion... was not without reason.

Because when Bai Yufei bribed her, she had indeed given her a diamond watch.

If this item were to be dug up...

Then Bai Yufei would also be exposed!

So at this point...

She had no choice but to strike first to gain the advantage!!!

Thinking this, Bai Yufei suddenly aimed her spearhead at the short-haired maid.

She even said righteously: "Come to think of it, this maid has been cleaning my room for the past two days. Could it be that she... stole it while on duty and framed Xiao'an!?"

In an instant, the situation at the scene underwent a earth-shattering change!

The short-haired maid, who was a witness, had also become a suspect!

This left the short-haired maid stunned.

She still wanted to beg Bai Yufei for help!

But... it was Bai Yufei who pushed her into the abyss!

The situation was already very clear at this moment; she... had been abandoned by Bai Yufei!

When Bai Yufei first approached her, she had already given instructions: if the matter were exposed, she would need to take all the responsibility upon herself.