<b>Chapter </b><b>163</b>
If Melody were to <b>say </b>that the brooch was a gift from Mabel, then both Mabel and Ynda could im that Melody not only stole but also lied shamelessly.
However, since Melody merely exined that it was her brooch, could it be that the brooch, like the hat, was swapped by Melody!
Just <b>as </b>Ynda was about to find <b>an </b>excuse to let the matter slide, Mabel had already pulled J over and said, “Miss Murphy, Melody insists that the brooch is hers, but it’s truly the one you gave me. Could you help us identify it?”
J had anticipated that <b>Mabel </b>would use this tactic against Melody, so she stepped forward without hesitation, ncing at the brooch on Melody’s chest before firmly dering, “This is indeed the gift I <b>gave </b>to Mabel, Miss Melody, not only did you take the brooch, but you brazenly wore it yourself, <b>that’s </b>too much.”
J’s tone was calm, but her words were sharp, each one using Melody of stealing the brooch she had given to Mabel and shamelessly wearing
For a moment, the guests looked at Melody with disdain and began whispering among themselves.
A person remarked, “How shameless, not only did she steal, but she also wore it openly. I’ve never seen someone like that?
One softlymented, “The Fox sisters are like night and day, while Mabel is the Best Celebrity in Silveke, Melody is a thief.
A guest said, “Everyone knew about Wilona’s impable character back then, how could she have <b>a </b><b>daughter </b>like this? Maybe the Fox family made a mistake and Melody isn’t the biological daughter?Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.
Another agreed. “I think so too, <b>Wilona’s </b>daughter couldn’t possibly be this dishonest
The guestsments were loud enough for Melody to hear clearly, but she pretended not to hear them, only looking at J meaningfully.
“Miss Murphy, you only took a nce, how can you be so <b>certain </b>that this brooch is the one I stole from Mabel and not my own?” Melody’s expression was calm as she spoke, even smiling faintly,
Melody’s smile made J uneasy, and this uneasiness fueled J’s annoyance towards Melody even more, determined to im Melody as the thief to make her understand the <b>harsh </b>realities of society.
J nced towards Fairlee, who immediately understood and eximed. “My bracelet is missing too
J widened her eyes in surprise and asked, “Ms. Lawrence<b>, </b>could it be the bracelet I gave you, worth over millions of dors?”
Fairlee anxiously replied, <b>“</b><b>Yes</b>, that’s the <b>one</b>.”
“How could this be?” J murmured before suddenly looking at Melody while the guests also followed her <b>lead </b>and turned their eyes towards Melody.
Feeling confused, Ynda wondered if it was a coincidence or something else, but then she gritted her teeth, <b>making </b>up her <b>mind </b>tobel Melody as a thief no mutter what
Hence, with <b>this </b><b>resolve</b>, <b>Ynda </b>stepped forward and used, “Melody, did you not only steal Mabel’s brooch but also Ms. Lawrence’s <b>bracelet</b>? Do you have any shame left!
<b>Ynda’s </b>face was red with anger <b>as </b>if she were truly reprimanding her unruly daughter.
Watching Ynda scold Melody, Fairlee felt immensely satisfied and exchanged a nce with <b>J</b>, who gave an almost imperceptible nod
Then, Fairlee sighed and <b>said</b>, “Forget it, although the bracelet is expensive, I can buy one <b>more</b><b>. </b>It would be terrible to ruin the <b>harmony </b>between our families over this. Mrs. Fox, I forgive her, but please talk to her properly after the party as such petty theft habits should not be practiced in
Silveke”
Melody hadn’t <b>had </b><b>a </b><b>chance </b>to <b>speak</b>, now that Fairlee spoke and Ynda paused her scolding, it allowed Melody to finally say, “Ms. Lawrence, <b>thank </b>you for your generosity, but I must rify that I did not <b>take </b>your bracelet, I don’t even know what it looks <b>like</b>, <b>so </b>I don’t need your forgiveness.”
Fairlee <b>was </b>about to <b>speak </b>when J lightly tapped her from behind, and this was their prearranged signal which meant not to <b>speak</b>
Just as Fairlee wondered why she should miss such an opportunity, she heard <b>Ynda </b>say in a high–pitched voice, “We’ve caught you red–handed <b>with </b>evidence, yet you still refuse to admit it? Melody, are you trying to drive me mad? If you don’t confess right now, I have no choice but to turn you <b>over </b>to the police and let them discipline you properly”
Inwardly. Mabel was ecstatic, thunking. “Turn her over to the police, immediately send lier to the police!
However, knowing
g <b>that </b>she couldn’t <b>reveal </b>her thoughts, Mabel lowered her head, looking deeply disappointed in Melody
Seeing this, J patted Mabel’s <b>shoulder </b>andforted, “<b>Mabel</b>, don’t be sad; turning her over to the police is for her good”
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Mabel nodded sorrowfully<b>, </b><b>a </b>tear falling just at the right moment.
Melody watched this <b>with </b><b>a </b>cold smile, then indifferently said, “Evidence! Did you or Mabel see me straling, or find the missing items on
Thinking that Melody must be so panicked that she wasn’t thinking straight. Vnda then grabbed the brooch from Melody’s chest <b>and </b><b>said</b>. “The brooch Mabel lost appeared on you and this is evidence. What else do you have to say!”
“I said, this brooch is mine, not the one Miss Murphy gave to Mabel Melody’s voice remainedposed while her expression didn’t change much, only her faint smile deepenest
Upon hearing this. Ynda couldn’t help but feel anxious as if she were hanging in the <b>air</b>.
Melody’s gaze bypassed Ynda,nding on J. “Miss Murphy, as the original owner of the brooch, are you sure this is the one you gave to <b>Mabel</b><b>?</b>
J hesitated for a moment, not immediately responding because she was smart enough to sense something was off
Reaching out to <b>take </b>the brooch from <b>Ynda</b>, Jane examined it closely and found out that there were letters “LD” engraved on the smooth back of the brooch, but the one she gave to Mabel <b>had </b>no engravings.
A look of surprise involuntarily appeared on J’s face <b>as </b>she wondered what was going on, thinking. Isn’t Mabel supposed to use the brooch I gave her to frame Melody? Why this brooch isn’t the one I had given Mabel”
Noticing J’s unusual expression, Ynda’s heart skipped a beat as she asked in a hoarse voice, “<b>Miss </b><b>Murphy</b>, this brooch..”
J closed her eyes briefly, her mind racing with countless possible responses before finally opened her eyes.
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