Grace Lorenz stood at the top of the staircase, her chest rising and falling slightly.

Her voice was cool and carried undeniable authority.

Her police uniform accentuated her upright posture.

Evelyn Ross looked at her, surprise flashing in her eyes.

The recording had only been sent half an hour ago. She had arrived incredibly fast.

Isabella Ashcroft’s heart skipped a beat.

The police presence made her uneasy.

But then she remembered. Liam Lowell should already be in custody.

Julian Evans frowned and spoke. "Officer, what do you mean?"

Grace looked directly at him. "The meaning is clear. The child isn't yours. Don't be upset."

Margaret Evans immediately retorted. "Don't make baseless accusations without evidence! The Vance family's reputation must not be tarnished!"

Isabella lowered her head and sobbed. "Grace, I know you and Evelyn are close friends. But you're a police officer. You should be impartial..."

Grace gave a cold laugh. "Who says I don't have evidence?"

She took out her phone and pulled up a photo, holding it up for everyone to see.

"This is the hotel check-in record for Isabella Ashcroft and Liam Lowell."

The reporters instantly erupted into commotion.

Isabella's pupils constricted sharply.

Hotel records? Did Liam tell them?

Julian looked at Isabella, unable to believe it.

Margaret's gaze was sharp as a knife.

Isabella hurriedly defended herself. "Julian, Mom, this is fake! She forged it!"

She looked at Linda Lowell for help.

Linda was still in shock over Isabella's relationship with Liam.

Catching Isabella's look, she rushed forward.

"Officer Lorenz, I know you're helping Evelyn. But we were the ones in the wrong here..."

She turned to the reporters, her voice choked with tears.

"I was the mistress. I made a mistake back then and got pregnant. Mrs. Ashcroft was kind enough to take me in... I failed as a mother. I let my daughter become like this..."

She suddenly knelt before Isabella and kowtowed heavily.

"Miss Isabella, I apologize on her behalf! She relies on Mr. Vance's support and does whatever she wants. It's my fault for not disciplining her properly!"

The sound of her forehead hitting the floor was sharp and clear.

The reporters were scandalized. They immediately began condemning Evelyn.

"Mrs. Vance, is what your mother said true?"

"The Ashcroft family raised you. How could you repay their kindness like this?"

"Adult conflicts shouldn't involve children! And you slandered others? How despicable!"

Evelyn's expression remained blank.

She was used to Linda's performances.

Grace stepped protectively in front of Evelyn, her gaze icy.

"If you don't believe the hotel records, I also have a recording!"

Linda scoffed. "You're a police officer. Forging evidence must be easy for you, right?"

Grace smiled coldly. "Some things can be forged. But a recording?"

She played the audio from her phone.

Isabella's voice came through clearly, venomous and triumphant.

The reporters fell silent.

The main branch of the family and Julian all turned to look at Isabella.

Isabella's eyes widened.

She had explicitly confirmed Evelyn didn't record anything!

Where did this recording come from?

Evelyn set her up!

Isabella glared furiously at Evelyn and screamed. "Evelyn Ross, you bitch!!"

Downstairs.

Marcus Valentine rushed down and reported the situation upstairs.

Mr. Valentine's expression changed. He charged toward the stairwell.

Alexander Vance followed closely behind him.