Chapter 18

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Emma was definitely clever. After one plan fell through, she quickly hatched another. But unfortunately, her opponent was Elysia. If it had been anyone else, they might have been trapped.

Elysia reached into her bag and pulled out the necklace, holding it up in her hand. With a warm smile, she looked around and said. “You know, I really owe it all to Emma that I’m able to be here with all of you today.”

As she spoke, she got up and walked over to Emma. If it weren’t for her. I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to meet any of you.”

With that, Elysia leaned in a little, placing one hand on Emma’s shoulder while her other hand opened Emma’s bag on the chair, out of sight from everyone.

She then gently slipped the necklace into Emma’s bag and arranged it just as it was before. Her movements were so light that Emma hardly noticed.

“Emma, I really have to thank you for always taking care of me, especially in front of everyone like this,” Elysia said, emphasizing the first part of her sentence deliberately.

Emma looked at Elysia, confused. Something seemed off, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. All she could do was nod along and say, “You’re being too formal. Taking care of you is just what I’m supposed to do.”

Elysia pulled her hand back. She had achieved her goal and didnt want to keep up the sisterly act anymore.

“Emma is so nice to Elysia, and I’m a bit envious,” Yolanda chimed in, complimenting.

Emma offered a gentle smile. But somehow, her uncase

lingered

Just then, Natalie turned to Selena and asked, “I heard your birthday was a few days ago, and your grandpa got you a special necklace called Azure Ocean? Why haven’t you shown it to us yell”

Selena replied, “That necklace is special from Grandpa, and I haven’t worn it yet. But I brought it today so you could admire

it.”

reached into her bag and slowly opened a white box. But when she opened

gasped. “Why is

at home?”

shook her head firmly. “No way! I checked multiple times before

someone might have taken the necklace. And

from well–off families; who would do something like that?” Natalie–said. She seemed

that moment, Selena pieced it all together. She glared at Elys

until now, spoke

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who didn’t grow up with privilege. She spent eighteen years in the countryside.

necklace just goes

didn’t anything like this happen before? As soon as she shows up, my missing

could be a suspect

Elena. She had thought this girl was just like the rest, here to

“Elena, you’re different. You’re the president of the student union and have

Elysia’s name is pretty simple,” Yolanda jumped in. “Why not

shot a furious look at Elysia. “Do you

course I do. But if you don’t find anything, what’s my

you talking about?”

“You’ve been accusing me this whole time, and now I’m being searched to clear my name.

do you want?” Selena

Azure Ocean? Do you dare to offer

my Azure Ocean.” Selena’s anger flared. She pointed at Elysia and shouted, “Did

just asking if

spoke up. “They’re all my friends. Don’t act like this. If you did take it, just give it back. I’m sure they’ll let it slide for my sake. Plus, Azure Ocean means a lot

I ask for something else

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