An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

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.

“Everyone, please calm down. The fact is, I know who did it.” Tina continued.

us? Everyone looked around, trying

smiled mirthlessly and strode over

pointed

“What?”

crowd was collectively taken aback

had been a creep, they would have gone ahead

Tina had

was at

of Quine Group? Why

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

true nature. Who knows what vile Intentions this lady is hiding behind her

men were generally doubtful of Tina’s

must be some sort of misunderstanding. I have not stolen

a moment to regain her composure

never thought that Tina

tell us whether or not you

inappropriate to conduct a search on a guest whom you’ve invited to your birthday party in front of everyone?” Dahlia knew that she

do as

all, Tina’s suggestion to go through her belongings was

fear if

If you truly are innocent, what harm would

I think that someone’s just

started to back

radiance, so they were eager to see her get

trouble.

then, by all means, go ahead.” Dahlia could not be bothered to argue with her, so she

she did not want to cause a scene, so

bag to prove

simply gestured for

bodyguards fished out a delicate jewelry box from the bag. The jewelry

carved on it.

it is!” The bodyguard handed the

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gentlemen, do you

magnificent ruby

moment the pair of ruby earrings were produced, it

entire hall.

shock came over everyone’s

Would the president of Quine

would be above that! Who

better than this! Of all things to do,