Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 135

Clark frowned, about to speak, when a loud female voice suddenly echoed in the banquet hall. “Oh no! My necklace is missing!”

The voice was so piercing that it immediately drew everyone’s attention.

Staff members quickly approached her. Upon hearing about the

missing necklace, they turned on the lights, illuminating the ballroom as bright as day.

“Ms. Rainford, don’t worry. We’ll have our staff search for it right away. If it’s here, we should be able to find it quickly.”

Jacqueline looked anxious and said, “Why not check the security. cameras? We should be able to find it quickly. I’m sure I lost it here.”

The staff member apologized, “I’m sorry, Ms. Rainford. To ensure the privacy and security of the charity gala, there are no cameras in the

ballroom.”

Jacqueline was aware of this already. She was simply trying to convey. her urgency. “Please help me find it. The necklace was a birthday gift from Tom, and it means a lot to me.”

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began

minutes, they still had

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remember your necklace. The pendant is a swan made of hundreds of diamonds. I

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that’s the one,” Jacqueline

once more but still came up empty–handed.

in a low voice, “It’s just a necklace. If you want, I’ll buy you another one

the staff has already

fell silent, with everyone looking uneasy. No one wanted to be accused

time, but this necklace means a lot to me. If someone

words sparked a murmur of

take it, they won’t admit

Who here isn’t already worth billions? Why

if there’s a thief among us, we need to find them. It’s unsettling to think about