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 out who

mirthlessly and strode

one!” Tina pointed

“What?”

taken aback by

creep, they would have gone ahead and taught him

person whom Tina had accused of stealing

was at

the president of Quine Group? Why would she

Everyone knows Ms. Nicholson. She wouldn’t

person for a long time without understanding his true nature. Who knows what vile Intentions this lady is hiding

of Tina’s accusation, whereas the ladies trusted her

must be some sort of misunderstanding. I have not

took a moment to regain her composure before denying

thought that Tina would

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

invited to your birthday party in front of everyone?” Dahlia knew that she was innocent, but that did not mean that she

others to do as

go through her belongings was an obvious act

have to fear if you’re not

innocent, what harm would a search

think that

ladies started to back

alone was enough to overshadow their radiance, so they were eager to see

trouble.

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

want to cause a scene, so she might as well let them go

to prove her

say anything and simply gestured for her

delicate jewelry box from the bag. The

carved on it.

here it is!” The bodyguard handed the jewelry box over to

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gentlemen, do

pair of magnificent ruby

of ruby earrings were produced, it brought about a

entire hall.

widened as shock came

president of Quine Group do such

above that! Who would’ve guessed that she was