Chapter 41
Joanna couldn’t care less about Howell anymore. She had already made up her mind–on Monday, she would consult a lawyer and confront
Howell.
She didn’t w
want to waste a single moment more
The mere sight of Howell and Margot together made her stomach chum
The party was bustling with activity, people chatting in small groups, the noise of laughter and clinking glasses filling the air. Joanna grabbed a quick bite to settle her stomach, then made her way toward the bathroom.
As she was heading in, she bumped into Margot and Theodora coming out.
Theodora deliberately slammed into Joanna, but she nimbly dodged in.
With a sneer, Theodora shot Joanna a hateful glare and said mockingly. “Don’t get too cocky. The real show is yet to come.”
Joanna found her utterly boring and had no intention of engaging. She simply walked away with a neutral expression.
Once Joanna left. Theodora’s lips curled into a satisfied smile
The drama was about to unfold
Theodora pulled Margot back into the crowd of high society wonen, where they squeezed their way into the group.
Earlier, Margot had been deeply embarrassed by the scene she caused. She had already swapped out the controversial dress, the one she had been questioned about earlier. The one she had brought as a backup in the car had now become her saving grace.
Margot was feeling too ashamed to stay and wanted to leave, but Theodora assured her that something juicy was about to happen. If she left now. she’d regret not witnessing it
Margot had a gut feeling that this had something to do with Joanna, so she stayed.
She was itching to find a way to hurt Joanna, so missing this opportunity was not an option.
The moment they entered the high–society circle, the women gathered around Theodora.
“Theodora! You’re here! We’ve all been waiting for you! Show us your pink diamond ring, we’ve been dying to see it!”
Theodora’s coming–of–age gift from the Buckley family was a one–of–a–kind pink diamond ring, designed by the renowned jeweler May, a limited edition that everyone had heard about.
Of course, now that Theodora was wearing it, the crowd was buzzing with anticipation
“Don’t be so eager,” Theodora smiled. Till show you right now.”
But when s
she stretched out her hand, her slender fingers were empty–nothing but bare skin.
Theodora gasped, looking frantically around. “My… my ring is gone!”
Margot quickly asked, “Wasn’t it just here! Wall, we went to the bathroom… did you lose it there?”
Theodora didn’t hesitate and rushed straight to the bathroom,
y saw joanna go in. And didn’t you bump into her?”
Moments later, she came out with a distraught face. “No, it’s not there. Someone must have stolen it.”
Margot raised an eyebrow, then said casually, “You know, when we were coming out, we only saw,
She left her statement half–finished, letting it hang in the air, leaving room for wild speculation.
Naturally, everyone’s eyes immediately turned to Joann
After all, der had just had a spat with them. It made sense that she might have some vendetta.
At that moment, a waitress came over, speaking softly. “I saw a woman in the bathroom wearing a pink diamond ring. It caught my eye because it
was so unique.”
She pointed toward the balcony.
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Theodora’s eyes flared with anger, and the formed toward it
Jonna had just stepped onto the balcony to get some air. It had been suffocating inside
The party was just so dull. If it hadn’t been for promising Donald she’d stay, she would have left hours ago. The atmosphere was unbearable,
suddenly, a voice full of fury shouted from behind. “Joanna! You’re shameless You actually stole my diamond ring!”
Joannu turned around, surprised to find Theodora angrily gesturing at her.
Seriously Was this woman obsessed‘
Every day, it was the same drama, Joanna couldn’t believe it.
Theodora continued. “Stop pretending. My pink diamond ring is missing, and you were the only one in the bathroom when we bumped into ra other. You must ve taken it”
Joanna felt utterly baffled–she had become the scapegoat for something she didn’t even do
Nearby, the other women chimed in. “It’s hard to believe. She can afford such an expensive dress but can’t buy jewelry!”
‘some people just like doing shady things. She’s from the countryside, a total bumpkin who’s never seen shar’d steal a pink diamond when she sees one.”
sen the finer things in life. It’s only natural
“Yeah this kind of person is despicable. How did Howell not see through her ambitions?“
the police. She’s making a scene, embarrassing everyone”
Theodora reveled in the chaos, her heart swelling with satisfaction. She was going to ruin Joanna’s reputation, make sure she couldn’t show her face
Joanna had had enough. Her patience had run out.
With a cold smile she asked, “You’re wying I stole your ring Where’s your proof?”
“You rally don’t know when to quit.” Theodora retorted. “I have witnesses” She then pulled the waitress forward. “She saw you trying on the pink
The waitress, dearly nervous, spoke besitantly, “Y–Yes, I saw her”
eyebrow. So this was their trap:
“Are
you sure it was me?” she asked, locking eyes with the waitress
na thunched, avoiding Jouannu’s gaze. “Yes”
you find the ring, then I’ll be the thief. If not, what will you do?”
“Healy Well then, check my bag” Joanna said, her tone icy. “If you find the ring.
Theodora
The crud
sure of her victory, believing her plan was flawless. She waited eagerly to see how Joanna would squirmi
growing, intrigued by the spectacle. The whole party had become a scene of drama
Margue dudit expert Thrudura who usually seemed so carefree, la orchestrate something
Theodora was, Junna teh a chall run through her Something was right, but she didn’t hesitate to play along
front of marrjuer, if she didn’t cooperate at windd kod like she was guilty
mud in the pink diamonal
