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    <b>Since </b>Wilhelmina herself mentioned it, everyone feltpelled to join the search for her missing bracelet. This was partly to help her and to dispel any suspicions against themselves.


    every


    The hall was air–conditioned, allowing to remainfortable in shirts. This made it difficult for


    anyone to hide the stolen bracelet on their person.


    Only Zayn, Matthew, andn wore smart suits. Yet, given their high status, they seemed unlikely to be involved in stealing Wilhelmina’s bracelet. As a result, everyone’s suspicion turned toward the women in the hall with handbags.


    To prove their innocence, they willingly searched through their bags and opened them for Wilhelmina to inspect, showing they hadn’t taken the bracelet.


    Willow reflexively tightened her grip on her handbag. Although she didn’t look inside, Wilhelmina’s determined expression told her that the supposedly missing emerald bracelet was indeed in her bag.


    The setup <b>was </b>clichéd, yet Willow couldn’t deny the ruthless effectiveness of Wilhelmina’s strategy. Having been recently appointed as the brand ambassador for Arena of Glory, Willow knew the consequences of beingbeled a thief would be disastrous.


    Such a scandal would undoubtedly prompt the gamepany to sever ties with her to avoid associating with an influencer marred by moral failings.


    Willow maintained a cool, unreadable expression as she looked up at Wilhelmina, who was weeping. She understood Wilhelmina’s motives weren’t just about supporting Skyler. There were also selfish reasons


    behind her actions.


    Skyler and Wilhelmina had previously served as brand ambassadors for Whispers of Love. Although Wilhelmina’s role had been minor, the opportunity to endorse such a prestigious brand had been <b>a </b>significant honor for her.


    Willow suspected that Skyler probably told Wilhelmina that if she helped secure the endorsement this time, she’d get something out of it, too. This exined why Wilhelmina was so set on undermining Willow and helping Skyler win the endorsement.


    After all, Skyler would <b>have </b>already secured it if Willow hadn’t appeared out of nowhere.


    “Could you all please help me find my bracelet?” Wilhelmina pleaded, tears rolling down her cheeks.


    “I’d be so grateful if anyone could find it!”


    “Everyone, please help Wi find her bracelet! It means a lot to her. Thank you!” Skyler added, looking


    around at the crowd with sincerity.


    “A bracelet doesn’t just sprout wings and fly away!” eximed a female celebrity, a close friend of Wilhelmina.


    “It must’ve been stolen!”


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    Turning to Willow, she exaggerated a look of shock.Owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    “Ms. Influencer, perhaps you could show us the inside of your bag? We’ve all checked ours, except <b>you</b>. Could you please help Wi in her search?


    “The bracelet was a gift from her fiancé’s grandmother when they first met. It’s not right to steal something so significant!”


    All eyes in the hall turned to Willow. Murmurs spread like wildfire among the onlookers.


    “Yeah, we’ve all checked our bags except for <b>her</b>. There must be something wrong!”


    “How dare she steal the gift? This influencer must be really desperate for money!”


    “The main issue is how wrong it is. Stealing? I can’t believe someone <b>would </b>do that among <b>us</b><b>!</b>”


    “Wrong? It’s downright disgraceful! Anyone who resorts to theft is vile. And she’s supposed to represent a


    game? Who would trust a game promoted by someone so deceitful?”


    “Exactly! The gamepany must be desperate to have chosen someone like her to promote Arena of


    Glory!”