A small pebble seemed to ripple the still waters of Qiao Hua's heart. "You really believe me?"
Gu Wenze said calmly, "If you wanted money, wouldn't asking me for it be easier than stealing? All you have to do is sweet-talk me a little, and I'll give you whatever you want."
Qiao Hua: "..."
Although Gu Wenze's words weren't exactly flattering, being trusted did feel good.
After all, the necklace had been found on her, and she had no evidence to prove she hadn't stolen it. Yet Gu Wenze had believed she was innocent without even asking.
Even her so-called family from before her death might not have done that much for her.
Don't think saying that lets you off the hook.
Would Ruan Hanli be targeting me like this if it weren't for you?
I really got caught in the crossfire for no reason.
Why don't you divorce me and marry her instead? Everyone would be happy, and she wouldn't keep coming after me.
Gu Wenze's grip on Qiao Hua's hand tightened, his gaze as fathomless as if it had been steeped in black ink. "Don't worry. I'll get to the bottom of what happened today. I won't let you suffer this injustice for nothing."
Qiao Hua didn't take his words to heart.
Men could be trusted when pigs could fly.
Gu Wenze was blind in both eyes and heart. He probably didn't even know Ruan Hanli had orchestrated this, so there was no way he would stand up for her.
In fact, Qiao Hua had initially wanted Gu Wenze to investigate that maid. But she knew perfectly well that even if they questioned her, the maid would never admit anything. Besides, Qiao Hua had no evidence.
And Gu Wenze might not even be willing to ask them to