Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 78

Chapter 78

At this moment, a curious crowd started to gather around. Allison had never been to such a boring party

before. Apart from a few close friends and some family friends of the Owens, she was pretty much a stranger to Oak Lake's high society.

Zack had put this event together to officially introduce her to the Oak Lake social scene. As more people gathered, Kate's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. “Folks, come see for yourselves. This lady here stole my bracelet and won't own up to it."

Cindy, standing nearby, couldn't resist stirring the pot. "Ha, just earlier, she claimed she's not a thief, but now she's taken something? It's just a bracelet. If you wanted it, Kate might've just given it to you out of charity. Why did you have to steal it? Have some shame!"

Earlier, Allison had made a comment that hit a nerve with Cindy, saying that she had no real skills and only spent her husband's money. Cindy had been stewing over it, and now she was ready to unleash every hurtful word she could think of.

“Just look at you. You were all eager to marry my son without even considering if you measure up," Cindy said, rolling her eyes. "Good thing I have good judgment and kept you out of our family! No matter how you dress up, a poor girl will always be a poor girl, sneaking into these high society shindigs with sticky fingers!"

buzzed with

have guessed. She's so

just like they say, 'You can't judge a book by

stealing at a party.” "That's how it goes with folks who grew up

maid's daughter, so that makes sense. Poverty

more confident. “If you didn't steal it, then

Joshua headed off to the restroom while Zack exited with the couple and

Hartley, it's been a while,"

away, furrowing his brow. "And you

a bit awkward for a moment before introducing himself.

gift. “Mr. Hartley, I heard your cousin is getting

for Zack's cousin, but Shawn was clearly trying to earn

to people sucking up to him. He didn't think much of Shawn at first and was ready to brush him off after a quick chat. But Shawn's thoughtful gift caught him off guard, especially since it involved his cousin. Zack accepted the gift box. "That's thoughtful of you. I'll thank you

a bit more warmth. “She's downstairs in the ballroom. It's her engagement gift, so let

Zack's attitude, Shawn finally felt at ease.