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

it mean you’re exempt from responsibility? Is this the fairness of the Dark Moon Pack? Are leaders more privileged than ordinary people?”

couldn’t find words, lips pale

chuckled, “Of course, I’m just joking. I believe neither Alpha Nathan

Nathan and Lady

punish Avia, but faced with irrefutable evidence, she

eyes, she had to make

a minute, Lady Wayne’s lips finally moved.

and hoarse, “tell Mom

I did buy the crown from that collector. I didn’t know it was fake… I don’t know what happened!

eyes again. I bet she rolled her eyes more today than in the

you think everyone is a

I haven’t…” Avia covered her face, crying and still refusing to admit her deceit, attempting to win sympathy with tears, “I really don’t know. I’m also a victim… that old collector deceived

be an effective move.

some people in the crowd began to excuse Avia.

in front of

and innocent. Falling for a deception is normal. She shouldn’t be,

“She’s old enough to get married, isn’t she? So, Lady Wayne,

was momentarily speechless, knowing her words were untenable.

saying with determination, “Until there’s evidence proving that my precious daughter deliberately wore a fake crown, no

Avia is safe and sound because there’s no evidence, How fair!” Nora exclaimed, clapping

Cha addressed the

Let’s give a round of applause

clap in this risky situation, and they all lowered

sighed and touched my

seen Nora in a few years,

Clap! Clap! Clap!

the once–silent hall unexpectedly echoed with sporadic applause.

saw Marc

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

ground their teeth to pieces. Eventually, with faces full of shame, they said, “Of course… of course,

that these people were the ones who had cursed me the most

face turned red and purple, and veins popped on her forehead.