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?”

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

sentiments spread through

footage.” Josie exhaled slowly. “I said I didn’t take it, and I meant it. Who knows, someone might be trying to set me up and

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

Ava’s face. “Are you suggesting I deliberately placed the bangle in your handbag, concocting such an elaborate scheme to frame you? Do I

“That’s difficult to say.”

things too far! 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

astounded. It’s a waste that she isn’t pursuing a career

any

fame, so why would

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 whole

indeed true, but the way she narrated them painted

ago, her reputation in Wavery wasn’t exactly stellar. There were even rumors of her plagiarizing. Who knows what she might

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

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