Chapter 108
Chapter 108:
Janice, visibly annoyed, confronted Delilah. “Your audacity knows no bounds.”
“Why continue this act, Janice?” Delilah asked, now visibly distressed. “You’ve already shamed me once; must you persist in tormenting me? Yes, I concede, my necklace is a counterfeit. Are you pleased now?”
Her scheme was clever; she not only obscured the truth but also portrayed herself as a victim of circumstances, excusing her earlier desperation.
Laurie had been momentarily stunned, believing that Delilah was about to be exposed. However, when she heard this, she quickly regained her focus.
“Janice, your previous actions caused lasting damage to Delilah’s mind, and yet here you are, dredging up past grievances to push her even further. Your cruelty is boundless!”
Delilah and Laurie were clearly trying to shift all blame onto Janice, casting themselves as the wronged parties. Yet Janice maintained her composure, seemingly unfazed by their tactics.
“Did I do anything wrong? The one who did wrong things is Delilah,” she said coolly.
“You dare!” Delilah snapped.
“Let’s have order!” Nellie cut through the escalating tension sharply. “With the Blue Heart necklaces indistinguishable now, it seems we can’t verify their origins, so…”
“Who claims it’s impossible to distinguish them?” A cold, assertive voice interrupted.
Surprised, Nellie turned to see a distinguished man in a wheelchair making his entrance.
Aiden?
Nellie was surprised to see Aiden show up here. Traditionally, Aiden avoided public appearances at charity events, particularly since his accident. What brought him here now?
Her gaze flickered to Janice. Could Aiden’s appearance be linked to her?
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“Why are you here, Aiden?” Nina approached, puzzled by his attendance at an event he typically avoided.
With a mild smile directed at Janice, Aiden said, “My wife faces adversity here. It wouldn’t be right for me not to defend her.” A gentle smile played on Janice’s lips.
She had been moments away from contacting Leah for assistance, but Aiden’s timely intervention alleviated that necessity. Her circumstances were delicate; unintended revelations about her status might restrict her current freedom.
“Honey, you look so handsome today.” Janice approached Aiden and leaned down, her smile affectionate and proud.
Aiden was visibly moved, his eyes softening as he admired Janice’s radiant beauty. “And you, my dear, look beautiful today.” Indeed, she was breathtaking.
Janice’s ensemble for the evening, a black off-shoulder gown accented with a white shawl, enhanced her royal demeanor, setting hearts fluttering.
Their stunning presence momentarily captivated the crowd. The elegant poise of Aiden paired with Janice’s grace portrayed them as a princely couple straight out of a fairy tale.
Nellie, her tone cold, couldn’t resist asking, “Aiden, can you verify that the Blue Heart necklace Janice is wearing is authentic?”
With a measured look at Nellie, Aiden responded, “Indeed. To suggest that my wife possesses a counterfeit is unbelievable. Would the Green family not have the resources or integrity to ensure authenticity?”
The notion seemed to hang in the air, leaving the crowd to ponder. Given the Green family’s status, the idea of them flaunting a fake was indeed far-fetched. Claiming that Aiden’s wife was wearing a knockoff was, without a doubt, absurd.
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