Chapter 40

“Here.” Thalia smiled, handing her bag over. “Go ahead, search it.”

Sienna hesitated, thrown by Thalia’s easy compliance. Had she discovered the planted bracelet and removed it? That strange, knowing smile on Thalia’s face made her uneasy.

As Sienna wavered, Margaret snatched the bag with theatrical flourish. “Let’s see what else you’ve stolen!” She upended the contents, the bracelet clattering to the floor among Thalia’s belongings.

“Just as I thought!” Margaret’s voice rang with vindictive triumph. “A thief caught red–handed! And I suppose this designer bag is stolen too?”

The crowd murmured in shock.

Sienna relaxed, confidence returning. She’d slipped the bracelet through the zipper gap earlier clearly Thalia hadn’t discovered her plan.

“Look everyone,” Sienna announced loudly. “This is what happens when you let the wrong sort into proper society events!”

Just as she prepared to further humiliate Thalia, the crowd parted.

“What’s this about theft?” Alexander’s commanding voice cut through the murmurs. Who would dare

steal at his estate?

“Mr. Sterling!” Sienna rushed forward, playing the victim. “She stole my bracelet. You simply must help me get justice!”

Alexander followed her gesture – and met Thalia’s amused gaze.

cousin,” she smiled

instantly. Absolute silence

claim I stole that cheap thing. Really, would I bother with something so

face draining of color. “You’re… you’re his

Margaret’s voice rose hysterically. “You’re a servant’s daughter! We saw

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wearing a uniform!”

said, examining her

wer my cousin of theft in

desperately. “Drake, tell them this girl was your girlfriend,

spilling onto the

niiried hand poor disk

them out,” Alexander

as security moved to remove them. “This is ridiculous! Drake, do

Drake finally managed, ignoring Sienna’s pleas.

Thalia replied with cool

three years?” His voice cracked

invited

deeper than any anger could have.

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