Chapter 42
Joanna, it was you! You stole my pink diamond ring!” Theodora’s eyes blazed with triumph as she saw her ring, now back in her possession. She glared at Joanna, almost daring her to deny it.
The crowd murmured in disbelief, shocked to find the missing ring in Joanna’s bag
With newfound confidence. Theodora raised her voice, “Now we have the thief caught red–handed. What do you have to say for yourself
Joanna remained unphased, her expression cool. “I don’t know why
why that ring was in my bag. I’ve never seen it before,” she said evenly
“Don’t play innocem!” Theodora sneered. “You stole it, how could you not know?” Her voice rang out in the crowd, eager to turn everyone’s attention on Joanna. It was as if she wanted to expose Joanna for everyone to see–nothing but a petty thief.
“Forget arguing with i
her, just call the cops. How could someone like her even be allowed to attend a party?” someone in the crowd muttered.
“Yeah, don’t let her get away with it! If you let this slide, she’ll probably steal again next time, another added.
The whispers spread like wildfire
Margol, noticing a familiar figure walking by, spoke up gently, “Theodora, maybe we shouldn’t diamond like yours, it’s normal for her to want to try it on.”
‘t make this worse. Joanna’s never seen a
seen a pink
“Theodora, you’re too kind. Haven’t you seen how she treated you earlier! Don’t worry, leave this to me.” Theodora replied firmly, dismissing Margot’s concern.
Behind the scenes, Joanna couldn’t help but smirk slightly. Let the show unfold, she thought. Maybe it would be Theodora, not her, who would end up humiliated.
Just then. Howell walked over. He had been chatting with a colleague but saw the crowd gathered around, and curiosity got the better of him.
“What’s going on? Howell asked, frowning
“Theodora, you’re here. Joanna stole my ring!” Theodora cried, putting on her best victim act.
Howell furrowed his brows. “This must be some misunderstanding”
Joanna had never been interested in jewelry, at least not like that. He had given her plenty of expensive pieces in the past, but she always tossed them aside. The only thing she seemed to care about was jade.
“I’m sorry. Howell, Theodora huffed. “How can you side with her? You two are divorced. I’m your sister”
“Enough. Theodora, Howell scolded her. “You’ve gone too far.”
Margot quickly stepped in, concerned Howell might take Joanna’s side. Howell, you’ve misunderstood. Theodora isn’t causing trouble this time. Herning really did disappear, and it was found in Joanna’s bag. Everyone saw it, it’s not a setup.”
Joanna was beyond caring about their sibling drama And as for Margot, the self–righteous snake–she had probably
y been w
waiting for a chance to cause trouble. Til say it again. I didn’t steal your ring. As for how it ended up in my bag. I think you know better than I do” she retorted, her tone dripping with sarcasti
Theodora cinched her fot. “Joanna, stop lying. Tin calling the rops. We have witnesses and evidence. Let’s see how you’ll wriggle out of this one.”
“Fine,” Joanna said coolly “If I didn’t steal your ring, what will you do?”
cit more satisfying-
She was looking forward to sering how this all played our—maybe exposing Theodora’s plot would be even
If fin wrong. Til apologize by kneeling.” Theodora said smugly, certain she had won Joanna had no chance.
Jona nodded, unfazed “Til fer waiting for you to kneel”
was so calni, so composed that cywn Margot’s brow furrowed in confusion. Could it be that Joanna had a way out of this
It seemed imposable- ter all, with everyone watchung, what could she possibly say to deny it.
The serie harcalated quickly, and such a public scandal in high society was shameful. To prevent any further embarrassment, the decision was
The officers arrived swiftly
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expected–how could this be happening?
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