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

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

find words, lips pale from biting them.

just joking. I believe neither Alpha Nathan nor Lady Wayne would be so unfair,

looked at Nathan and Lady Wayne.

to punish Avia, but

eyes, she had to make a

Lady Wayne’s lips finally

voice sounded weary and hoarse, “tell Mom that–you know

grabbed Lady Wayne’s wrist, choking, “Mom, I don’t know what’s going on! I did buy the crown from that collector. I didn’t know it was fake… I don’t know what happened! Mom,

her eyes more today than in

think everyone is a fool and will continue to

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 me. I know it’s my fault for being naive, but I really didn’t intentionally wear

to be an effective move.

people in the crowd

this, Lady Wayne stepped in front of

Falling for a deception is normal.

isn’t she? So, Lady Wayne,

Lady Wayne was momentarily speechless, knowing

proving that my

safe and sound because there’s

Cha addressed the

applause for our great Lady

one dared to clap in this risky situation, and they all lowered their

touched my forehead.

a few years,

Clap! Clap! Clap!

moment, the once–silent hall unexpectedly

I saw Marc and April

clapped, Marc lowered his gaze to the people beside him and, in the gentlest tone, asked, “Aren’t you clapping?”

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

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

turned red and purple, and veins popped