Find Me In Your Labyrinth

Chapter 51

Harriet glanced again at the necklace around Simone’s neck, and the realization hit her. She smiled slightly. “Mrs. Macclain, I think you’ve got it wrong. I don’t actually know this Ms. Macclain.”

“Huh?”

The crowd gasped in astonishment, then fell silent, casting various looks at Carmella.

Carmella lowered her head and gently pulled on Simone’s arm, whispering. “Mom, I’m not feeling well. Can we leave and go home?”

Simone’s smile froze, her eyes reflecting a mix of surprise and bewilderment.

Mrs. Robert immediately chimed in mockingly, “Don’t know her? How is that possible? Just a moment ago, Ms. Macclain claimed she knew Ms. Harriet and that the necklace she gave to Mrs. Macclain was a custom order from Ms. Harriet herself. Could it be…”

She wore an incredulous expression, “Could someone be lying?”

her gaze cold, “I really don’t know

scoffed, “Oh, how interesting. If their friendship is fake, is the necklace fake

spoke calmly, “Is it the necklace that Mrs. Macclain is wearing? The necklace is real and indeed

Harriet gave a slight nod to the crowd, “I have things to do, so I’ll

“Goodbye, Ms. Harriet!”

“Goodbye!”

their expressions shifted when they turned their attention to Simone and her daughter. Initially, they had been envious of Simone’s talented daughter and impressed by Carmella’s acquaintance

to be

so young and already

Ms. Harriet came, so we weren’t

not talk about this

the presence of her rival, Mrs. Robert. Fueled by anger, she forcefully shoved Carmella and admonished her, “Let’s leave! Do you want us to

those words, Simone stormed down the stairs, her high heels clicking loudly, a scowl etched across

tears filling her