Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the thespised Lama

Chapter 20 A Successful Counterattack

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“That’s my ring!” Wendy exclaimed, staring at me with extreme disdain. “Roseline, so it was you who stole it! Now that we’ve caught you red–handed, with both eyewitnesses and the ring in your possession, what do you have to say for yourself?”

I stayed calm, watching her closely. When the waitress accused me, I was certain the ring would magically appear in my bag. No doubt, Wendy was behind this setup.

“Roseline, if you’d just returned the ring to me and apologized earlier, I might have been willing to let it go. Wendy’s tone suddenly softened, in stark contrast to her earlier hostility.

I glanced over my shoulder and realized why: Caden, the man she idolized, was finally paying attention to

the commotion.

Typical–only now, after everything was practically exploding, did he decide to notice that his troublesome. admirer was causing me trouble.

“Wendy, you’re too kind. A thief like Roseline doesn’t deserve forgiveness! We should report this to the authorities and let them handle it fairly and impartially,” Lilian said, perfectly playing her role.

Wendy nodded. “Fine, let’s call the police.

“This is what you deserve, Roseline. Stealing something this valuable isn’t a minor offense–you’ll be spending time in jail soon enough!” Queenie added gleefully, hurriedly distancing herself from me.

I almost laughed. Reporting this to the police? That actually works out perfectly for me. Exposing Wendy’s

up in front of werewolf officers will make this even more satisfying.

set

“What’s going on here?”

Caden finally walked over.

The whole place was practically about to explode, and he was

his handsome, domineering face exuded effortless charm. His sharp, penetrating eyes glinted with intensity, and the banquet hall lights cast a golden halo around him, making his presence

“Alpha.”

approached me with steady strides, the crowd parted, making way for him.

Wendy jumped in, her voice dripping with false sorrow. She bit her lip pitifully. “It’s the birthday

into a thin line. “She wouldn’t

What?

taken aback. Caden was actually standing up for

in, “Someone saw Roseline steal Ms. Crawford’s ring. The

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Ms. Sinclair would steal

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for dramatic effect, glancing around at the crowd. “In front of everyone, we all saw my diamond ring in her bag. It’s not like the ring just jumped in there on

deserved an award. Her acting skills were good enough to

Oxgir

deep gaze fell on me. “Did you take

slightly. “If I said

would.” He replied without

Caden was willing to believe me, even when everyone else had turned against me?

to admit this side of him wasn’t bad.

didn’t take it, then how did the ring end up in your bag?” Wendy gave Lilian a nudge,

to Wendy, my lips curling into a smirk. “Obviously,

hiding the piercing look in my eyes. Wendy’s face faltered slightly, and she stepped back. Her flustered reaction was barely noticeable but enough

ordered, his tone turning steely.

immediately went to the security room.

hall like this, surveillance cameras were a given. All we needed to do was check the footage to see who had

there was no way she’d make it easy

“Alpha, the surveillance cameras