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 gold bracelet

Bella's bracelet.

snatched it up, holding it high as if he were displaying a

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

a trap! I have

stood frozen, his eyes darting between the damning evidence

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

marched over, righteous fury lighting her eyes, and slapped

echoed in

look!" Bella held the sparkling bracelet

proof

this not the beloved CEO of the Lancaster Group, exposed as a cheap, desperate

in a clamor: "I

was

about her messing

She swallowed the burning humiliation in her

anything! Someone planted

flying out

her eyes

name, dragged right through the dirt. It's what you deserve for coming after what's

>>

Charles, or I'll have my father ruin you. Let's see how brave you feel

she sneered.

betrayal hit

couldn't even look

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

face contorted into a cruel

that thief," she commanded, and the bodyguards complied, yanking Sophia's arms behind her back

that aren't yours?

grabbed a fistful of her hair, yanking her head

into his bed and escape untouched?" Bella hissed, her

venom on silk.

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cheap tricks would be enough to outshine me?" Sophia froze, breath catching in her

satisfaction as she tilted

you. I merely set the stage. You played

chest-she was

in close, her whisper colder than