The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 116

Diana’s pov

As the man’s voice fell, the entire scene plunged into an eerie silence.

Soon, distinct whispers arose–Kate and her friends.

“Miss Reist? Did the manager get it wrong? If I recall correctly, Reist is Alpha Marc’s last name…”

“Could Diana be—”

“No! Impossible!” Kate shook her head repeatedly, “I’d rather believe it’s the manager’s pronunciation that’s off.”

Ignoring the foolish discussions, I addressed my manager, “I’m currently at Alpha Nathan’s engagement party. Someone claims I’m wearing a fake ‘Ocean Heart‘ flagship item.”

“What?” The manager was astonished. “How is that possible? You’re the majority shareholder of ‘Ocean Heart,‘ our boss! The crown you wear is definitely real! Who’s spreading these baseless rumors? I bet they’ve gone mad!”

The eerie silence turned into audible gasps.

Then, the entire hall erupted again. Nobody could believe it, yet nobody had a choice but to believe.

“Now, do you still think we’re the same?” I asked, calmly looking at Avia.

Avia’s body slackened, stumbling backward.

She stared at us in disbelief,/speechless.

Nora crossed her arms, glanced casually at Avia, and sneered, “I remember the person wearing a fake would be arrested. Care to give the order to arrest Luna Avia?”

you

said

Avia, furious, pointed at Nora.

“You-

Nora shrugged, “What’s wrong? Did I say something incorrect? What’s the matter? Just because the one making the mistake is you, does it mean you’re exempt from responsibility? Is this the fairness of the Dark Moon Pack? Are leaders more privileged than ordinary people?”

Avia?

pointed

does it mean you’re exempt from responsibility?

couldn’t find words, lips pale from biting

believe neither Alpha Nathan nor Lady Wayne

at Nathan

to punish Avia,

eyes, she had to make a choice.

minute, Lady Wayne’s

hoarse, “tell Mom that–you know nothing about all

the crown from that collector. I didn’t know it was fake… I don’t know what happened! Mom, Nathan, you have to believe me…

her eyes more today than

disgusting! Do you think everyone is

admit her deceit, attempting to win sympathy with tears, “I really don’t know. I’m also a victim… that old collector deceived me.

to be an effective move.

the crowd began

Lady Wayne stepped in

innocent. Falling for a deception is

enough to get married, isn’t she? So, Lady Wayne, how old is considered old? Or is it that you’re deliberately favoring

speechless, knowing her

determination, “Until there’s evidence proving that my precious daughter deliberately wore a fake crown, no one can convict her!”

evidence, but Avia is safe and sound because there’s no evidence, How

Cha addressed the

Let’s give a round of applause

in this risky situation, and they all lowered their

sighed and touched

years, and her character has become

Clap! Clap! Clap!

once–silent hall unexpectedly

saw Marc and April leisurely

they clapped, Marc lowered his gaze to the people beside him and, in the

to pieces. Eventually, with faces full of shame, they said, “Of course… of course, we’re

see that these people were the ones who had cursed me the most just now.

face turned red and purple, and veins popped on her