Chapter 472:

“What’s the situation here?”

Leah, seizing the opportunity, quickly explained to Calan, “Mr. Archer, I didn’t intend to stir up trouble. The necklace is of great significance to me, and I feared involving the police might inconvenience you, so I opted for a more discreet approach.”

Calan turned his attention to Corrine, his expression thoughtful. Having been briefed on her background by Meg, he regarded Corrine with more respect. Yet, the potential scandal of a high-value necklace going missing at his event weighed on him. The repercussions could ripple out, tarnishing his reputation.

Aware of Corrine’s ties to the influential Ford family and Nate, Calan knew she was not someone to trifle with lightly.

After a moment’s deliberation, he offered a diplomatic smile.

“Miss Holland, could this possibly be a misunderstanding?”

of the situation, furrowed his brow, puzzled by the unfolding

a group of people, threatening to search my room. They claimed I took the necklace without any evidence,” Corrine remarked, casually sweeping her

clear. Leah’s insistence on searching

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seemingly well-intentioned, were mishandled. Leah had claimed she did not want to escalate the situation, yet there she was, leading a group to forcefully search Corrine’s room.

As the heiress of the Ford family, the wealthiest in Lyhaton, Corrine had no need

immediately noticed Calan’s disapproving look. Her eyes flickered slightly. She hadn’t expected Calan to side with Corrine. Calan’s respect for Corrine was a

need to do anything. But something had gone awry with Rita last night, and Leah hadn’t heard from her

reluctantly took matters into her own hands. She lowered her gaze to conceal the

keep saying you didn’t steal the necklace. But shouldn’t you provide some proof?”

raises suspicions. To avoid rumors

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