Hannah and Bryson both turned to face Melina.

Bryson spoke first, his gaze icy as he addressed her.

“You’re aware Hannah isn’t responsible for the theft, yet you’ve still implicated her.

“It’s not my fault.

I thought the waitress was telling the truth.

“So, you can casually slander her?” Grace retorted, her tone sharp with anger.

Melina clenched her teeth, unwilling to confess.

“I didn’t intend it.

Everyone makes mistakes.

Now that the diamonds have been found in my bag, I’m facing public scrutiny.

Isn’t that enough?”

Hannah regarded her icily.

“So, what did you call out to me for?”

Melina hesitated, her gaze shifting.

When she noticed a waitress approaching nearby, she abruptly spoke up.

to be your

to

don’t want our

insincerity, Hannah

“Fine, whatever.

to quarrel with

Hannah about to

alled out, “Wait!”

Hannah frowned, growing impatient.

scene at the party,

persist, I’ll

carrying glasses

glasses of wine from the

“I’ve lost.

I can’t compete

our feud by drinking this glass of

previously agitated, had

Melina’s sudden change

in Melina’s hand, she replied with a slight smile, “I’m hesitant to drink

you may have tampered

guilt as Hannah’s words struck a

“I merely

see for

would I drug you? I’m

I’ve decided to stop.

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