"Then, Dr. Zeller, if you have no other agenda, shall I begin?"
Felix nodded calmly.
"Go ahead."
At that moment, Belle regained her composure Though her voice trembled, the fact that she could form complete sentences proved her mental resilience.
"Lady Leia, I... I didn't know you knew Felix. I believe this whole thing was a deliberate frame-up by Sasha. It was all due to my misplaced sympathy. When Lady Summers returns, I will ask for her forgiveness."
Leia's gaze sharpened, and her voice turned icy "You are the deputy of the Phoenix Legion. You should make decisions based on evidence. How can my mere presence acquit Dr. Zeller of wrongdoings?"
Belle was in a panic. She couldn't comprehend how Felix could have ties not only with Leia but seemingly even with Hunter. Even Felix's former status as a member of Dragon Alliance was far from enough for him to make such a connection. Before she could say another word, the person who had left earlier returned. He brought with him the two thugs who had accused Felix, along with several members of the Phoenix Legion.
Without waiting for Leia to question them, the two men immediately dropped to their knees, weeping and confessing.
"Ma'am, it wasn't our fault! She... She made us lie and accuse Mr. Zeller!"
"Yes, it was her! Please don't kill us!"
A Phoenix Legion soldier was the last to speak. He gave Belle a bitter smile and said, Ma'am, I have no choice but to confess. If I don't, my family and livelihood will be at risk Please forgive me, but it was all your idea." Leia's cold voice cut through the air, "You were quite clever. You don't do things yourself but instead push it all on those who can easily shed themselves of any responsibility.
"Go on!"
Belle was now speechless. She knew there was nothing she could do now. Even if Xena rushed back now, it wouldn't save her.
"Last time, we broke into a civilian's home and arrested Mr. Zeller. That was also on Belle's orders. But back then, she found someone else to take the fall."
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was wrong! I shouldn't have lied! My broken legs have nothing to do with Felix! Nothing at all!"
Sasha looked utterly frightened. She had already decided to leave Yartford and never face Felix again.noveldrama
Just moments ago, someone showed her evidence of her crimes, including her plot with Ted to frame Felix. They were all clearly captured on surveillance footage. She couldn't fathom who possessed such power.
She now understood that if she continued to accuse Felix, that would be the end of her. She finally realized the true identity of the person she had been trying to provoke.
She wasn't being held accountable for her actions probably because her father, Warren, only had one daughter. Compared to death, losing her legs seemed like a blessing in disguise. 1
Once everyone had left, Leia turned to Felix.
"Dr. Zeller, I will take Belle with me. While her crimes do not warrant death, she will never see the light of day again."
Felix gave a cold smile. Did they really think he would let Belle live? He had already taken care of it.
"Great!"
At that moment, Belle lifted her head and shouted at Felix with grievances, "Who are you, really?"
Felix turned away, leaving one sentence behind.
"I am merely the student of the miracle doctor."