Chapter Fifty-One

The music stopped as the hall became still, and silence took over the atmosphere since people could not believe what the police had just said.

Then, after getting over their shock, the guests started to whisper to each other.

“You think you know a person until they show you their true color.” A lady said out loud.

“Oh, yes! How can a child be so black-hearted to his family?” A fellow uttered. 

Following his remarks were numerous comments about how terrible Jeff's action was.

Their words anger Mr. Barlow, and when he gazed at his grandson, rage was the only emotion he felt.

“You have shamed this family to a great degree!” Mr. Barlow coldly mumbled, balling his hand into a fist.

“Grandfather, I can explain. It's all Chloe's fault that I did what I did! I burned it first because she was going to do it!” Jeff shouted as the police handcuff him.

The sound of mumbling rose in the room, and one of the guests said, “I neve