Josie's shock was overwhelming, almost causing her to lose consciousness. In anger, she exclaimed, "What? Emily said she would accept a private settlement and forgive Deirdre's offense, and that's when I gave her $30,000. How can that be considered compensation?"

The police officer furrowed his eyebrows and responded, "That's impossible. We approved $30,000 as compensation for the losses at the engagement party. It has nothing to do with a private settlement. If it was for a private settlement, then why did we arrest Ms. McKinnon?"

Josie collapsed to the ground, and Deirdre clenched her lips, suppressing her anger. She knew Emily wouldn't let the matter go easily, but she didn't expect her to be this cruel.

The police forcefully took Deirdre away, and Josie desperately tried to pull her back. "Don't take her! Deirdre is innocent!"

"I've heard enough of these claims. If she were truly innocent, we wouldn't be here in the first place," the police officer warned. "I advise you to let