All too late for his love

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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.

a scandal would undoubtedly prompt the game company to sever ties with

up at Wilhelmina, who was weeping. She understood Wilhelmina’s motives weren’t just about supporting

behind her actions.

role had

out of it, too. This explained why Wilhelmina was so set on undermining Willow and helping Skyler win the

would have already secured it

me find my bracelet?” Wilhelmina pleaded, tears rolling down

be so grateful if anyone

It means a lot to

at the crowd with

bracelet doesn’t just sprout wings and fly away!” exclaimed a female celebrity, a close friend

“It must’ve been stolen!”

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exaggerated a look

of your bag? We’ve all

was a gift from her fiancé’s grandmother when they first met. It’s not right to steal