Chapter 1451: Chapter 1451: So You Were There At That Time
Charlotte Thompson was well aware of the online comments about her and Riley Thompson.
Therefore, she did not want to stir up too much controversy and trouble; her current plan was to leave the venue immediately.
Justin Battleson, of course, knew what Charlotte had in mind, and after hearing her words, he nodded towards her.
"Isn’t there a charity auction later? You’re leaving without attending?"
Annie Anne, hearing Charlotte’s words, couldn’t help but speak up from the side.
Annie’s words reminded Charlotte, making her hesitate for a moment in thought.
It wasn’t that there was something special Charlotte wanted in the upcoming auction, but all the items in this auction were jewelry and the designers of the auction pieces were almost all present at the gala.
One of the items in the auction was a piece of jewelry designed by Charlotte.
Introducing one’s own design is almost an unwritten rule in the design industry, and if she left early, it might affect the item.
Moreover, all the proceeds from the auction would be donated to XTZ, and Charlotte certainly hoped her item would fetch a higher price, in order to help more people.
While Charlotte was hesitating, she spotted Riley Thompson walking over towards them from afar.
"Miss Thompson, what a coincidence; I didn’t expect to see you at this gala." Riley lifted her skirt and walked briskly over to Charlotte, showing her a bright smile.
However, this reminded Charlotte of the friction they had before in the production crew.
Now that Riley was standing right in front of her, Charlotte’s desire to leave was completely dashed.
Compared to Riley’s enthusiastic greeting, Charlotte’s expression appeared rather indifferent.
"Miss Riley, long time no see." Charlotte wore a perfectly measured smile, but subtly kept her distance from Riley.
Now standing together with Charlotte, Riley had drawn the attention of everyone present.
Riley seemed unconcerned with the attention, continuing to chat with Charlotte on her own accord.
"Back in the production crew, I was thinking of inviting Miss Thompson to dinner after filming, but didn’t expect an accident like the prop collapse to happen."
Recalling the accident, Riley’s expression turned somewhat gloomy.
After hearing Riley’s words, Charlotte couldn’t help but purse her lips.
She certainly hadn’t forgotten the accident that injured Justin Battleson.
But before Charlotte could say anything, Annie Anne, standing next to her with arms crossed, looked at Riley and said, "Oh? So, Miss Riley, you were present at that time."
Annie’s words made Riley pause for a moment, with an inexplicable look directed at her.
"Annie, what do you mean by that? Of course, I was there; otherwise, how would I know about the accident?"
Facing Riley, Annie also curved a smile at her, though it did not reach her eyes at all.
Although Annie and Charlotte had reviewed all the footage from the cameras at the time, it looked like the prop had fallen naturally.
Despite the lack of evidence, Annie still instinctively suspected Riley, who hadn’t appeared in the initial footage.
"So, where exactly were you standing when you saw the accident?"