An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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Chapter 130

Over at the banquet hall, Dahlia was puzzled when she saw Julie panting as she entered. “Didn’t you say that you were waiting for a friend, Julie? Where’s your friend?”

“Something came up and she couldn’t make it.”

She smiled sheepishly. “Oh, Dahlia, could you lend me your compact mirror, please? I need to fix my makeup.”

“I remembered that you’ve brought one yourself,” Dahlia said.

“Mine’s faulty. I’d prefer to use yours.” Without waiting for a reply, Julie took Dahlia’s bag and fished around in it.

Dahlia was annoyed by that. She had to admit, her cousin was really a spoiled brat who lacked manners.

“Thanks, Dahlia.” Julie tossed Dahlia’s bag back to her after she managed to get the compact mirror out. Then, she made up some excuse to go to the washroom.

Right at that moment, Tina made her entrance, followed by a crowd behind her, creating a ruckus in the banquet hall,

In the end, she stopped smack in the middle of the hall.

“Quiet down, everyone. I have an announcement to make.” Tina raised her hand and gestured for the crowd to

calm down.

The effect was immediate and the hall fell silent.

“It’s my birthday party today, and it was meant to be a happy occasion, but something awful has happened!”

Tina’s gaze swept across the hall before she continued. “A pair of valuable earrings which I have intended to wear for the occasion has been stolen. They are a unique pair of custom–made Pandarum earrings, and they are priceless to me!”

The crowd was in an uproar when they heard that.

“What? Did someone steal Miss Hummer’s earrings? Who has the guts to do that?”

“We must find out who did it! Such a vile person must never be let off the hook!”

“Damn it! If I ever find out who stole Miss Hummer’s belongings, I’ll make sure to rearrange his face!”

The crowd in the hall was all worked up, shouting curses and threats at the thief.

On the one hand, they despised the thief, but on the other hand, they were trying to please Tina.

calm down. The fact is, I know who did

Where’s the thief among us? Everyone looked around, trying to figure out who

smiled mirthlessly and strode

one!” Tina pointed

“What?”

taken aback

been a creep, they would have gone

had accused of stealing her belongings was an

was at a

of Quine Group? Why would

Everyone knows Ms. Nicholson. She wouldn’t stoop so low, would

without understanding his true nature. Who knows what vile Intentions this lady is hiding behind her glamorous

were generally doubtful of Tina’s accusation, whereas

some sort of misunderstanding. I

regain her composure

Tina would pin it on

able to tell us whether or not you did it.” A faint smile

on a guest whom you’ve invited to your birthday party in front of everyone?” Dahlia knew that she was innocent, but that did not mean that she

others to do as

go through her

fear if you’re not guilty?”

If you truly are innocent, what harm would a search do to

think that someone’s just feeling

ladies started to

their radiance, so they were eager to see her

trouble.

on going through my things, then, by all means, go ahead.” Dahlia could

to cause a scene, so she might as well

bag to prove her

not say anything and simply gestured for

box from the bag. The jewelry box even had

carved on it.

Hummer, here it is!” The bodyguard handed the jewelry box over to

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gentlemen, do

the pair of magnificent ruby earrings in it, displaying

were produced, it brought

entire hall.

as shock came over everyone’s

the president of Quine

above that! Who would’ve guessed that

person would know to conduct hersell better than this! Of all things to do, why would she go and steal from others?

winds

irrefutable evidence staring them in the face,