When an item that didn’t belong to her was found in her handbag, her sense of foreboding was proven true.

Josie’s expression darkened slightly while Vivian cast her a worried glance.

The security officer glanced at Josie. Subsequently, Ava quickly ran over. She took the bangle, putting on an expression of having regained something lost. “This is my bangle. It’s mine. I’ve finally found it!”

Then, she stared at Josie in disbelief. “It was you. You stole it.”

Josie’s expression remained calm, but it was tinged with a hint of disgust. “I didn’t.”

“Does it have wings, then? Did it fly right into your bag on its own?”

“As I’ve said, I didn’t steal it.”

“What absurdity!”

Following that turn of events, whispers filled the air around them. “This can’t be. Would Alice steal?”

just Alice, it would be unlikely. But given

sentiments spread through

take it, and I meant it. Who knows, someone might be

glance at Shirley nearby. The latter’s

face. “Are you suggesting I deliberately placed the bangle in your handbag, concocting such an

“That’s difficult to say.”

I didn’t know my place and offended you two years ago, but surely you’re not still holding a grudge, are you? Besides, you have such a high status now. Why can’t you let it go? This bangle was left to me by

Witnessing the entire debacle, Josie was simply astounded. It’s a waste that

listen any longer. She

doesn’t lack money or fame, so why would she take a risk and

so frustrated that the veins at her neck popped up. “Two years ago, she schemed her way

way she narrated them

pointed at Josie. “If you don’t believe me, ask her. Two years ago, her reputation in Wavery wasn’t exactly stellar. There were even rumors of her plagiarizing. Who knows what she might have done to become Alice

Alice’s style and skills. But if she were associated with the name

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