At the venue, thepetition was still in full swing. Rafael and Henrik were seated at the judges'' table, scoring the participants. Devin leaned in towards Rafael, whispering urgently, "Rafael, there''s trouble."


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    "If you didn''t do it, then what''s the harm in a search? If you''re afraid, it only proves you''re the thief! Maybe you have it on you right now!" Lindsey, seeing Flora remain silent, grew more smug by the second.


    Flora nced at the gloating Lindsey, then turned to Aisha, her tone t and unreadable. "Ms. Aisha, ording to you, when the ne went missing, you and your team here were all present, correct?" Aisha, quick to catch on, immediately retorted, "These people have been with me for years. They would never steal my ne."


    "Well, you never know. It''s often the ones closest to you that you have to watch out for." Flora''sugh was soft, but it carried a chilling edge.


    She suddenly reached out, grabbed Lindsey''s wrist, and pulled her close. "You wanted a search? Let me help you."


    Despite her slender build, Flora held Lindsey firmly in ce, leaving her unable to move. Panicked, Lindsey screamed, "What are you doing? Let go of me!"


    "If you didn''t steal it, then what''s a little search? What are you afraid of?" Flora threw Lindsey''s earlier words back at her.


    Aisha''s expression darkened.


    Even now, Flora remained calm andposed, a demeanor that only served to fuel Aisha''s destructive impulses. Rafael and Henrik arrived just then, seeing a crowd surrounding Flora. Henrik, anxious, quickly stepped forward.


    "Flora!"


    His voice was urgent andced with concern.


    Seeing Henrik, the chill in Flora''s eyes quickly dissipated, and she released Lindsey''s hand.


    "Brother," she called softly, her demeanor immediately shifting to one of docility in front of her family member.


    Everyone recognized Henrik and was shocked to hear Flora call him brother.


    They had always believed Flora to be a nobody, but she was actually Henrik''s sister, the distinguished Ms. Flora Irving? Aisha''s face fell.


    This woman was Henrik''s sister?!


    It was well known in their circles that Henrik had a sister, but he had protected her so well that she was almost invisible. Freed from Flora''s grip, Lindsey quickly distanced herself from Flora, her eyes widening in shock at Henrik''s words. They had always assumed Flora was powerless, at best someone trying to climb socialdders through dubious means. But she was actually Henrik''s sister!


    The respected Ms. Flora Irving of the Irving family!


    Who didn''t know that Henrik was a brotherpletely devoted to spoiling his sister?


    Knowing what had transpired, Henrik affectionately stroked Flora''s head, then positioned her protectively behind him, his gaze on Aisha calm yet icy, exuding a powerful aura honed from years of authority. Rafael, too, gave Aisha a sidelong nce.


    Feeling their stares, Aisha''s heart raced, her fingernails digging into her palm. She thought their arrival wouldn''t change the oue. She had achieved her goal; Flora''s reputation was already tarnished. "Mr. Raul, I had no idea thedy was your sister. If that''s the case... let''s just leave it at that, no need to delve further."


    Her smile was strained, herplexion pale, evoking sympathy.


    Yet, her words implied that Flora was indeed guilty, only spared further pursuit because of her prestigious status as Henrik''s sister.


    Henrik spoke, "When it concerns my sister''s reputation, we must certainly investigate this matter thoroughly."