An Understated Dominance

Chapter 130

Over at the banquet hall, Dahlia was puzzled when she saw Julie panting as she entered. “Didn’t you say that you were waiting for a friend, Julie? Where’s your friend?”

“Something came up and she couldn’t make it.”

She smiled sheepishly. “Oh, Dahlia, could you lend me your compact mirror, please? I need to fix my makeup.”

“I remembered that you’ve brought one yourself,” Dahlia said.

“Mine’s faulty. I’d prefer to use yours.” Without waiting for a reply, Julie took Dahlia’s bag and fished around in it.

Dahlia was annoyed by that. She had to admit, her cousin was really a spoiled brat who lacked manners.

“Thanks, Dahlia.” Julie tossed Dahlia’s bag back to her after she managed to get the compact mirror out. Then, she made up some excuse to go to the washroom.

Right at that moment, Tina made her entrance, followed by a crowd behind her, creating a ruckus in the banquet hall,

In the end, she stopped smack in the middle of the hall.

“Quiet down, everyone. I have an announcement to make.” Tina raised her hand and gestured for the crowd to

calm down.

The effect was immediate and the hall fell silent.

“It’s my birthday party today, and it was meant to be a happy occasion, but something awful has happened!”

Tina’s gaze swept across the hall before she continued. “A pair of valuable earrings which I have intended to wear for the occasion has been stolen. They are a unique pair of custom–made Pandarum earrings, and they are priceless to me!”

The crowd was in an uproar when they heard that.

“What? Did someone steal Miss Hummer’s earrings? Who has the guts to do that?”

“We must find out who did it! Such a vile person must never be let off the hook!”

“Damn it! If I ever find out who stole Miss Hummer’s belongings, I’ll make sure to rearrange his face!”

The crowd in the hall was all worked up, shouting curses and threats at the thief.

On the one hand, they despised the thief, but on the other hand, they were trying to please Tina.

“Everyone, please calm down. The fact is, I know who did it.” Tina continued.

Everyone looked around, trying to figure

mirthlessly and strode over to

pointed a

“What?”

crowd was collectively taken aback by the

would

that the person whom Tina had accused of stealing her belongings was

was at

that the president of Quine Group? Why

knows Ms. Nicholson. She wouldn’t stoop so low, would

a long time without understanding his true nature. Who knows

men were generally doubtful of Tina’s accusation, whereas the ladies trusted

sort of misunderstanding. I have not stolen

a moment to regain her

Tina would pin it on

easily be able to tell us whether or not you did it.” A

birthday party in front

others to do as

Tina’s suggestion to go through her belongings was an obvious act

you have to fear if you’re

what harm would

that someone’s just feeling

to

radiance,

trouble.

going through my things, then, by all means, go ahead.” Dahlia could not be bothered to argue with her, so she handed her bag

not want to cause a scene,

to prove

simply gestured for her bodyguards to

delicate jewelry box from the bag. The jewelry

carved on it.

Hummer, here it is!” The bodyguard

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gentlemen, do

out the pair of magnificent ruby earrings in it, displaying them

produced, it brought about a whoosh of uproar throughout

entire hall.

widened as shock

president of Quine Group do such

would be above that! Who