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

Bella's bracelet.

over the crowd. The bodyguard snatched it up, holding it high

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we've found it!" he declared, fueling

I have

his eyes darting between the damning

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

marched over, righteous fury lighting her eyes, and slapped Sophia hard across

sound echoed in

held the sparkling bracelet aloft, reveling

more proof do

CEO of the Lancaster Group, exposed

in a clamor: "I can't believe it—she

knew she was just

you hear about her messing

flamed. She swallowed the burning humiliation in her

steal anything! Someone planted

Bella screeched, hand flying

pooling in her eyes as pain exploded

right through the dirt. It's what you deserve for coming after what's mine-my fiancé." Charles stepped

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

she sneered.

the betrayal hit Sophia

look her

afford to cross them," he

face contorted into a cruel

yanking Sophia's arms behind her back and

that aren't yours?

but Bella grabbed a fistful of her

could worm your way into his bed and escape

venom on silk.

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think your cheap tricks would be enough to outshine

gleamed with wicked satisfaction

I exposed you. I merely set the stage.

in her chest-she was

leaned in close, her whisper colder than winter