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Since Wilhelmina herself mentioned it, everyone felt compelled to join the search for her missing bracelet. This was partly to help her and to dispel any suspicions against themselves.

every

The hall was air–conditioned, allowing to remain comfortable in shirts. This made it difficult for

anyone to hide the stolen bracelet on their person.

Only Zayn, Matthew, and lan wore smart suits. Yet, given their high status, they seemed unlikely to be involved in stealing Wilhelmina’s bracelet. As a result, everyone’s suspicion turned toward the women in the hall with handbags.

To prove their innocence, they willingly searched through their bags and opened them for Wilhelmina to inspect, showing they hadn’t taken the bracelet.

Willow reflexively tightened her grip on her handbag. Although she didn’t look inside, Wilhelmina’s determined expression told her that the supposedly missing emerald bracelet was indeed in her bag.

The setup was clichéd, yet Willow couldn’t deny the ruthless effectiveness of Wilhelmina’s strategy. Having been recently appointed as the brand ambassador for Arena of Glory, Willow knew the consequences of being labeled a thief would be disastrous.

ties

she looked up at Wilhelmina, who was weeping. She understood

behind her actions.

Although Wilhelmina’s role had been minor, the opportunity to endorse such a

if she helped secure the endorsement this time, she’d get something out of it, too. This explained why Wilhelmina was

have already secured it if Willow hadn’t

find my bracelet?” Wilhelmina pleaded, tears rolling

be so grateful if

means a lot to her. Thank you!”

at the crowd with

away!”

“It must’ve been stolen!”

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exaggerated a

your bag? We’ve

grandmother when they first met. It’s not right to steal something