Mr. Winston Sr. took a deep breath, struggling to suppress his rising anger.
His sharp gaze fixed on Liam Winston.
"You'd better have solid evidence instead of making baseless accusations against Sophia."
His voice was stern.
"If this turns out to be slander, I won't go easy on you—even if you're my grandson!"
Liam stood his ground, straightening his posture.
"Grandfather, today I'll show you Sophia's true colors!"
With that declaration, he activated the projector.
Surveillance footage immediately appeared on screen.
The timestamp showed last week in an underground parking garage.
As soon as Mr. York exited his car, Sophia emerged from the shadows.
They embraced intimately.
Their conversation was captured.
"The headquarters is auditing the accounts. Could there be trouble?"
"Don't worry. I'll take care of you."
Though the video was clear, the audio sounded distorted.
Gasps filled the room.
All eyes turned to Sophia.
Yet she lounged casually in her chair.
Resting her chin on one hand, she wore a faint smile.
She looked utterly unfazed, as if watching someone else's drama.
Her composure only fueled Liam's anger.
When Chloe had first shown him this footage, he'd nearly exploded.
"The evidence is right here! What more do you have to say?"
Sophia scoffed.
"Your judgment never fails to disappoint, Liam."
She pointed at the screen.
"Notice the blurred edges and the distorted wall at the 25-second mark."
"Can't you see how obviously this was doctored?"
A pang of sadness struck her.
How could someone she'd once loved be so blind?
"Didn't it occur to you to verify this before making accusations?"
Liam's face darkened.
"Stop deflecting! The video speaks for itself!"
He turned to Mr. Winston Sr.
"Grandfather, surely you see the truth now?"
"What truth?"
Mr. Winston Sr. slammed the table.
"Grandfather!" Liam looked stunned.
Sophia spoke coldly.
"Don't presume to judge whether Grandfather is senile."
Liam's stupidity exceeded her expectations.
"We've been married three years. I only worked at the branch office for three months."
"Embezzling 3 million? Why would Mr. York take that risk for me?"
"As for audits, Mr. York has no authority over them."
Her tone turned mocking.
"Since when could I manipulate Winston Group's accounts?"
Liam frowned.
"Then explain yourself!"
Sophia nearly laughed at the absurdity.
Chloe chose that moment to interject.
"Even if the video was edited, it doesn't prove their innocence."
"Rumors say Sophia and Mr. York knew each other long ago. This marriage might've been a scam from the start."
Sophia actually chuckled.
"Your storytelling skills are impressive."
"That day, I was tutoring and later had dinner with friends."
"Shall I retrieve that surveillance footage too?"
Liam hesitated slightly.
But he still demanded coldly, "Then show us proof."
Sophia paused.
Mentioning her tutoring at the Sullivan estate would involve Ethan.
Her hesitation strengthened Liam's conviction.
"See? You're lying!"
Just as he spoke, a deep male voice came from the doorway.
"Who says there's no proof?"