Chapter 124: Sienna Bennett Met Officer Donovan Pierce's Gaze with Unwavering

Sienna Bennett met Officer Donovan Pierce’s gaze with unwavering seriousness. “To clarify, I am merely a suspect at this stage. I should be held in a detention room, not a prison cell.” Donovan was taken aback by her precise knowledge of legal procedure. Everything she stated was factually correct. He nodded stiffly. “Escort her to a holding room.” She was led into a sterile white space. It was a significant improvement over a cell. A metal-framed bed stood against one wall. A basic but clean lavatory was tucked in the corner.

The door clicked locked behind her. Sienna showed no concern. She moved with casual grace, surveying her temporary quarters before settling on the bed. Her gaze dropped to her hands. A faint, knowing smile touched her lips. ‘Go ahead, Vanessa. Make your move while you can. The finale won’t be satisfying otherwise.’ A sharp rap echoed at the door. “Sienna Bennett. You have visitors.” She glanced toward the sound. Vanessa Bennett, Helena Bennett, and Philip Bennett stood outside. Sienna closed her eyes, dismissing their presence entirely. They entered without waiting for permission.

Helena’s voice cut through the quiet. “Sienna! How could you commit such a vile act? Poison the others if you must, but your own sister? Bringing you into our home was the gravest mistake! The shame you’ve brought upon us is immeasurable. And you just lie there! Get up and apologize to Vanessa immediately!” Sienna’s eyes remained shut. She offered no response. Philip’s fury boiled over. He snatched a glass of water from a nearby table and hurled it. The cold liquid splashed across Sienna’s face before she could react.

Her eyes flew open. She rose from the bed in one fluid motion. Her expression was glacial, her eyes gleaming with a predator’s ruthless light. Philip flinched under her stare, momentarily stunned. He quickly regained his composure, rage burning hotter. “Still no remorse! The Bennett family wasted twenty-three years on you! If you refuse to confess and apologize to everyone you’ve harmed, we will publicly disown you. We will cut all ties and exile you from Kingsport!”

Vanessa’s eyes glittered with concealed triumph. If Sienna was cast out, her fifteen percent family shares would default to Vanessa. She quickly moved forward, clutching Sienna’s hand with feigned concern. “Sister, please! Explain yourself to them! Tell them you’re innocent! I know you didn’t do this!”

“Remove your lying, pathetic face from my sight. Stop pretending to be a saint,” Sienna’s voice was a sharp, cold blade. Her gaze pinned Vanessa in place.

Vanessa recoiled, snatching her hand back. Her heart hammered against her ribs. Even locked up, Sienna’s presence was terrifyingly potent. This was a new level of fury. Vanessa retreated to the far side of the bed, her expression expertly crafted into one of profound hurt. Anyone watching would think she was the victim here. Sienna seethed internally. The sight of Vanessa’s manipulations fueled her anger.

Helena pulled Vanessa protectively closer. “Vanessa, stop. Don’t waste your kindness on her. Look at her defiance. She is utterly shameless! Stay away from her from now on. She is no sister of yours. She doesn’t deserve your compassion!”

Philip glowered at Sienna, his rage palpable. “Since you refuse to admit your guilt, don’t blame us for our severity. I will convene a shareholders’ meeting immediately. You will be expelled from the Bennett family! I will have you driven out of Kingsport!” With that, he and Helena hurriedly escorted a seemingly distraught Vanessa from the room, as if the place itself contaminated her. Without missing a beat, Sienna’s voice followed them, cool and clear. “Do take care. I won’t be seeing you out.”

Their steps faltered, shoulders stiffening with renewed anger before they quickened their pace. Silence reclaimed the room. Sienna picked up a tissue and calmly wiped the water from her face.