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?”

to say. If she were just Alice, it would be unlikely. But given her background as Josie, there have been

spread

I meant it. Who knows, someone might be trying to set me up and

cast a glance at Shirley nearby. The latter’s face was a picture of

bangle in your handbag, concocting such an elaborate scheme to frame you? Do I look like I’m

“That’s difficult to say.”

I admit 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 my grandfather. If it weren’t found today, I would have

victim. Witnessing the entire debacle, Josie was simply astounded.

bear to listen any

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

just who she is!” Ava was so frustrated that the veins at her neck popped up. “Two years ago, she schemed her way into marrying Dexter. And when he didn’t want her anymore, she turned vindictive, sabotaging his relationship with others. The

was indeed true, but the way she narrated them painted Josie as

don’t believe me, ask her. Two years ago, her reputation in Wavery wasn’t exactly stellar. There were

if she were associated with the name Josie, it

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