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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 with her to avoid associating

cool, unreadable expression as she looked up at Wilhelmina, who was weeping. She understood Wilhelmina’s motives weren’t just about supporting Skyler. There were also

behind her actions.

had been minor,

told Wilhelmina that if she helped secure the endorsement this time, she’d get something out of it,

have already secured it if Willow

all please help me find my bracelet?” Wilhelmina pleaded,

if anyone could

Willa find her bracelet! It means

at the crowd with

and fly away!” exclaimed a female celebrity, a close friend of

“It must’ve been stolen!”

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exaggerated a look

We’ve

they first met.