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!"

crowd buzzed with

have guessed. She's so pretty, but

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

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

that makes sense. Poverty can

“If you didn't steal it, then let me check your purse. If you're innocent,

had just wrapped up their important meeting. Joshua headed off to the restroom while Zack exited with

Hartley, it's been a while," Shawn greeted with

him right away, furrowing

felt a bit awkward for a moment before introducing himself.

over a gift. “Mr. Hartley, I heard your cousin is getting engaged. Congratulations, this is

earn some brownie points with Zack, hoping it would lead

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

ballroom. It's her engagement gift, so let me take you there so you

attitude, Shawn finally felt at ease. It