The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 221

Charles hadn't expected Bella to launch such a bold accusation in front of all these people.

Moments earlier, the opulent ballroom had been alive with murmured praises for Sophia-her grace, her elegance, her success.

Now it pulsed with scandal and suspicion.

Sophia's expression darkening. "How dare you do this, Miss Kane? You invited me here as your guest, and now you're publicly accusing me of theft? If you really have evidence, show it. Otherwise, you owe me an apology."

Bella's lips curved into a contemptuous grin.

"For your information, I never invited you. You barged in like the desperate parasite you are. And evidence? Oh, sweetheart, I've got more than enough to bury you," she purred, nodding toward the bodyguards.

"All they have to do is look inside that tacky little purse you're flaunting. Or would you prefer to drop the charade and confess right here, right now?"

"After all, you had countless chances to sneak my bracelet back-ten million dollars' worth, mind you-but here we are. You're nothing but a greedy little thief."

A hush fell over the crowd, all eyes zeroing in on Sophia.

Somewhere behind the cluster of onlookers, Clara hovered, nervously avoiding Sophia's gaze.

A flash of realization tore through Sophia.

There was only one explanation for why Bella Kane was so certain she had the bracelet-and for the way Clara avoided her gaze after touching her bag.

There was only one possible answer: the bracelet was in her bag!

Sophia tightened her grip around her handbag, a chill racing through her veins.

This was a setup.

She was certain of it.

Charles moved closer, placing a hesitant hand on Sophia's shoulder. "Bella, this is-this is going too far. Accusing her without proof is-"

"Proof?" Bella let out an icy laugh. "We'll see how 'proof' looks when we empty out that cheap purse."

The bodyguards lunged forward, seizing Sophia's bag before she could react.

They tore it open and spilled the contents out on a nearby table.

Keys, phone, lipstick-everything scattered for the world to see.

final item: a glittering

Bella's bracelet.

collective gasp washed over the crowd. The bodyguard snatched it up, holding it high as if

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we've found it!" he declared, fueling the mob growing

a trap! I

between the damning evidence and Sophia's horrified

admit they're a thief especially one this slimy? Do you think we're

lighting her eyes, and slapped Sophia hard

echoed in

bracelet

proof

the Lancaster Group, exposed as

clamor: "I can't

knew she was just another gold

you hear about her messing around with Bella's

flamed. She swallowed the burning

didn't steal anything! Someone planted it on

hand flying out

tears pooling in her eyes

it now? There's your name, dragged right through the dirt.

>>

father ruin you. Let's see how brave you feel when you're begging for

she sneered.

betrayal hit Sophia like a punch to

couldn't even look her

I-I can't afford to cross them,"

into a

the bodyguards complied, yanking Sophia's arms behind her

want to claw at things that aren't yours? Let's see how filthy you really

a fistful of her hair, yanking her

could worm your way into his bed and

venom on silk.

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outshine me?" Sophia

eyes gleamed with wicked satisfaction as she

as pathetic as you look. I didn frame you. I exposed you. I merely set the stage. You played

in her chest-she

leaned in close, her whisper colder than