Heartstrings on Fire Novel Full Episode
Chapter 241-250

Chapter 241

Agnes made a beeline for the lounge.

The lounge door was wide open, with only Jared and Alyssa inside.

Without hesitation, Agnes walked in and called, “Alyssa.”

Alyssa looked up. As her gaze fell on Agnes’s face, Alyssa felt a momentary blur in her vision.

There was something about Agnes’s appearance that had struck her as odd the first time they met.

Yet, she couldn’t fathom why she hadn’t given it more thought back then. Agnes resembled Julia so much that it had been impossible for Alyssa to ignore.

Concerned about Alyssa’s injury, Agnes approached her and asked. “You okay, girl? I heard you got hurt. Where did you get banged up?” Observing Alyssa’s hand wrapped in gauze, Agnes reached out to check on it, but to her surprise, Alyssa pulled her hand away and responded distantly. “I’m fine.”

Feeling a bit awkward, Agnes straightened up and withdrew her hand, glancing briefly at Jared, who seemed to wear a slight frown. Just then, Ryder walked into the

scene.

Seeing Ryder seemed to make Agnes nervous.

She didn’t even dare to meet Ryder’s eyes, just kept her head down, pretending she hadn’t seen him.

Clearly, Alyssa had called Ryder over

After Ryder entered, Alyssa stood up and told Jared, Tm beat today, headed back.”

Jared nodded, “Rest up, I’ll drop by tomorrow”

Alyssa forced a smile, then left with Ryder.

The lounge suddenly fell silent.

Finally, Agnes spoke up, “What’s up with Alyssa? She seems down.”

Jared pondered, Tm not sure either.”

Then he turned to her, “What about you?”

Agnes was taken aback, “What?”

“You seemed a bit awkward when you saw Ryder, didn’t you??

“I wasn’t feeling awkward.”

“Agnes, stop playing games with me”

Agnes was silent for a while, lowered her head and whispered, Tm sorry.”

After Agnes finished, Jared didn’t respond.

After a while, Agnes looked up, puzzled.

She met Jared’s bright eyes.

Jared spoke up in a seemingly casual tone, “So, Ryder came clean with you?”

Agnes knew that a sharp guy like Jared would be able to figure everything out.

Just like how he had figured out Ryder’s special feelings for her, while she had been completely clueless.

Agnes told him everything that had happened on the balcony.

After she finished, she sneaked a peek at Jared

Jared’s expression didn’t change, he wasn’t angry, just seemed to have expected everything.

“I know I misunderstood you before, I just thought you were narrow-minded and easily jealous, I didn’t expect…

“With your slow brain, you wouldn’t have figured it out. After all, Ryder is a tough nut to crack.”

If it hadn’t been for that kiss on the balcony, Jared might not have discovered Ryder’s secret feelings.

Ryder’s hiding skills were top notch. He had pretended to despise Agnes so much.

Looking back, he was just covering his affection for her

Agnes, like a guilty child, tip-toed to Jared, gently shook his hand, “Don’t be mad, it’s my fault for misunderstanding you. I’ll listen to you in the future, and I won’t doubt you anymore”

Jared was satisfied with Agnes’s apology

“Really? You’ll do whatever I say?”

Agnes nodded earnestly, “Absolutely”

“Then let’s have a baby”

“No, I can’t do that, Jared, I haven’t graduated yet.”

“You and our daughter can take graduation photos together”

“Why a daughter? What if it’s a son?”

“If it’s a son, we’ll have another one, a daughter.” Jared was getting closer to Agnes, It’s a big task, so we need to get a move on, darling, maybe we could start night

now

Agnes finally realized she was being teased by Jared pretending to be angry. “lared think wou nis i to not cama eun

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This place is a lounge after all, folks might pop in anytime.

And naturally, Jared wouldn’t do anything too out of line.

He cracked a joke to his wife, then left the lounge with a satisfied smirk.

Agnes, pouting like a goldfish, followed him out.

Outside, the scene was still lively, people were toasting and having a good time.

Suddenly, Jared stopped in his tracks, turned around, one hand behind him and the other extended out in a classic invitation-to-dance pose, looking utterly gentlemanly and charming.

Agnes was momentarily stunned, then asked, “What are you doing?”

“May I have this dance?” Jared’s voice was deep, dripping with allure.

Agnes placed her hand in his palm, like a proud little swan, “Td be delighted.”

Together, they stepped onto the dance floor.

Because of a previous acting gig. Agnes had been schooled by a dance teacher.

Until that moment, Agnes had never danced with Jared. The experience was entirely different from anything she had felt before.

When they danced together, she noticed how Jared’s palm was dry and warm, and they were so close that she could catch the scent of his freshness.

His eyes, usually reserved in showing emotion, now seemed filled with an intensity that made him captivating, especially with the chandelier above casting a golden halo around him.

Agnes couldn’t tear her eyes away from Jared, as he seemed to glow, utterly enchanting her. The world around them faded into the background, and they locked eyes for a brief moment before Jared lowered his head, and their lips met in a kiss

As they waltzed, the onlookers couldn’t help but react with surprised cheers and wolf whistles.

The dancing crowd came to a halt, and all eyes were on Agnes and Jared. Normally, being the center of attention would make Agnes uncomfortable, but tonight was different. She was lost in the magical atmosphere, and everything else seemed to disappear, leaving only Jared and his captivating glow

Agnes thought of a saying. “He’s like a rainbow, only when you encounter him do you realize how extraordinary he is.”

The applause and cheers continued.

Mostly, it was the envious whispers of women.

“Mr. Whitfield and Ms. Pritchard are a perfect match, like a real-life Prince and Princess.”

“Yeah, Ms. Pritchard is so lucky. She’s not the most beautiful, nor does she come from the best family, but she won Mr. Whitfield’s affection.”

“Beatrice, your sister married Mr. Whitfield, you’ll surely benefit. Mr. Whitfield has so many great people around him, have him introduce you to someone, you could have a good marriage too”

Beatrice, seeing all this, was so angry she was lost for words

She said indignantly, “Let’s see how long their love lasts.”

With that, she stormed off.

By the time Agnes and Jared returned, it was already late.

Once in the car, Agnes realized how hungry she was.

She had barely eaten anything all night.

Jared said, “There’s food in the back seat.”

Agnes turned around and almost screamed, “When did you get this birthday cake?”

Agnes quickly took it, then opened it up..

The cake was small, but very delicate and cute.

Agnes immediately picked up a spoon and started eating.

Jared frowned, “You haven’t made a wish yet.”

“I forgot”

With that, Agnes placed the cake on her lap, put her hands together, closed her eyes, and made a wish

“What did you wish for?” Jared asked

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Agnes said, “I hope my studies go smoothly, and my grandmother stays healthy and lives to at least a hundred.”

Thinking of her grandmother, Agnes felt quilty. It was her birthday today, but her father hadn’t invited her grandmother, and she hadn’t visited her grandma in a long

time.

Jared furrowed his brows.

He noticed that his name wasn’t mentioned in her wishes. He let out a faint hum, clearly dissatisfied, “Stupid girl, don’t you know that wishes won’t come true if you say them out loud?”

Agnes replied, “If you already knew that saying them out loud would prevent them from coming true, why did you ask me in the first place?”

Agnes continued to enjoy her cake.

However, suddenly she let out a scream and found a diamond ring inside the cake. She was pleasantly surprised and quickly wiped off the cream from the ring

using a tissue.

Then, with excitement, she handed the ring to Jared, “Is this the birthday gift you got for me?”

Jared raised an eyebrow, “Do you like it?”

Of course, Agnes liked it, not just because it was a diamond ring, but because Jared had prepared a gift for her. She had felt a bit disappointed earlier

Agnes smiled and glanced at Jared, “You hid it so well. Weren’t you afraid I might have swallowed it just now?”

“It’s my fault for not considering everything. You’re quite clumsy, and it’s possible you could have done something like that.”

Agnes frowned, “Jared, do you really think I’m that dumb in your eyes?”

Jared fell silent for a moment and then said seriously, “Perhaps among the women I know, you are the dumbest.”

Agnes was angry. Why was this person so unpleasant?

“Why would you marry someone as dumb as me and even give me a ring?” Agnes asked, puzzled.

They had secretly married before, simply obtaining their marriage certificate, and Jared hadn’t given her a ring. So when she saw the ring as a gift, she was pleasantly surprised. The current Agnes was completely different from before; she now eagerly anticipated the sense of ceremony that came with a wedding. To her, this was the best gift.

But now that he had given her a gift, why couldn’t he say a few words of praise?

Jared calmly said, “Because I love you, dear. Happy birthday”

Agnes was stunned for a moment.

Why was he always full of surprises?

He had almost never said he loved her

Her nose felt sour, and tears threatened to flow.

For the first time, Agnes felt grateful that she had met this man and fallen in love with him. He made her previously lonely and empty life feel so warm and stable.

“I love you too, forever…” Agnes responded in her heart.

The next day!

Agnes slept until 10 in the morning. She must have overslept because she was so tired from last night. Fortunately, she didn’t have any classes today.

Agnes remembered she had an appointment with Ivan and quickly got up to wash and change.

She got ready quickly and headed straight to the Century Building.

A group of reporters surrounded the entrance to the Century Building, but Agnes didn’t find it strange. This building housed many celebrities, and it was a common place for entertainment journalists to hang out.

Agnes dressed modestly and wore a scarf and a hat, quickly blending into the crowd.

As soon as she entered the Century Building, the reporters behind her suddenly became lively.

A luxurious car had stopped outside.

Amid the crowd, Mamie stepped out of the car

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Mamie being here was no surprise, being the top dog at Century Entertainment.

But considering their past, Agnes thought it best to steer clear of her.

And so, she quickly ducked into the elevator and made a beeline for Ivan’s office.

Since they’d set up a meeting beforehand, Ivan’s secretary Faye ushered her in no problem.

Ivan was on the phone and motioned for Agnes to take a seat on the couch.

Agnes sat, quietly waiting.

After a bit, Ivan hung up, walked over and apologized for making her wait.

“No biggie,” Agnes replied with a smile, Tve only been here for five minutes.”

“What’s for lunch today?” Ivan asked.

“I’m easy,” she responded, “You pick the place. Lunch is on me this time. I still owe you for the favor you did me.”

Ivan responded softly, “You promised me one thing. I can’t let you off the hook that easily. I’m buying today”

Today’s agenda was all business

Agnes didn’t push it, “Alright, I’ll take you out another time.”

Ivan passed Agnes a document, “This is your promotional schedule for the next few days. Let me know if there’s anything you’re not cool with.”

Agnes flipped through it. “Shouldn’t be a problem. I’ll do my best to cooperate”

“Agnes,” Ivan began, “1 hope you’ll reconsider signing with us.”

Agnes had managed to dodge signing a contract when she was filming the TV series, and had managed to turn down Ivan’s offers since

Agnes gave a small smile, “Showbiz isn’t really my thing.”

“But you’re already in it” Ivan pointed out, “After Christmas, when The Magical Romance of Cinderella’ airs, I’m sure you’ll blow up. I’ve got a couple of solid movie scripts, if you sign, you can pick one you like and ride the wave. I can make you the next Mamie” His voice was calm but firm.

“Think she can be the next me? Not on my watch!”

The office door swung open.

Mamie walked in.

She must’ve just come from an event, wearing only a thin dress despite the November chill

A fur shawl draped over her shoulders, her hair cascading down, her makeup icy.

Mamie walked in, slamming her purse on Ivan’s desk, “You know I can’t stand her. Why would you want to sign her up? Century Entertainment can have me or her, not both. Choose wisely”

Ivan frowned, “Mamie, don’t be unreasonable Business and private life are two different parts”

“To me, they’re one and the same

Mamie turned to Agnes, her powerful aura and heels making her tower over her

Almost arrogantly, Mamie said, “You stole Jared, now you want to take my place too? Agnes, no matter how sly you are, I won’t let you succeed. As long as I’m in this industry, you won’t have a chance to shine. Just you wait, I won’t make things easy for you.”

“Enough, Mamie!” Ivan roared.

Marie looked at Ivan, somewhat incredulous, “Brother, you’ve never yelled at me before.”

Mamie seemed to become more agitated, “Agnes, what have you done to them? They’re all losing themselves because of you. Today, I’m going to expose you for who you really are”

With that, she raised her hand to slap Agnes.

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Ivan had Mamie in a firm grip, “Mamie, I’ve spoiled you rotten. If you can’t change, you might as well go back to the country you used to live in.” With that, he forcefully let go of her arm.

Mamie was in disbelief. Her ever-doting brother, who had always listened to her since they were kids, had changed into a completely different person. He was treating her this way for a stranger, Furious, Mamie stormed off.

Agnes had witnessed the siblings’ spat. Although she seemed like a bystander, she was actually part of the drama, Ivan was furious too.

Agnes had never seen the usually calm and collected Ivan this angry, his veins were popping from his forehead. But when he faced Agnes, he quickly regained his composure, Tm sorry, Agnes. I apologize on her behalf. I spoiled her.”

Agnes managed a weak smile, Tm okay”

During dinner, Ivan didn’t bring up the contract signing again.

For the next month, Agnes was swamped. She was attending various promotional events, investor’s dinners, and interviews. Despite the exhaustion, she was happy to be with old friends like Justin and Ava.

The only downside was running into Mamie in the entertainment industry. Mamie was arrogant and disrespectful. She was like an imperious queen. But everyone catered to her pampered het, happily crawling at her feet, calling her “queen.

There was a high-end jewelry auction dinner that night. The hosts were the investors of “The Magical Romance of Cinderella,” so Agnes and her friends were in attendance. The event also attracted many socialites from the Capital

The highlight was a ruby necklace called “The Heart of the Kingdom.” The ruby weighed 40.63 carats, surrounded by 150 diamonds of various sizes, worth around 14 million dollars. But the gem was reportedly reserved by a mysterious tycoon, not for auction, but as the final exhibit.

Almost all the top tycoons came for this. Agnes knew little about these jewels. She found events like these dull and would sneak off to play on her phone when she could.

The venue had two floors, the bottom floor being a huge banquet hall displaying the jewels to be auctioned, except for the necklace. It had a separate exhibition room and would only be open for the last half hour

Mamie was present too, and as per usual, would stir trouble when she saw Agnes. Wanting to avoid problems, Agnes decided to lay low and headed upstairs.

Agnes randomly chose a room, pushed the door open, and went in. The room was empty, devoid of any furniture, even a chair. The only oddity was the lighting on the walls and the ceiling

Noticing it wasn’t a lounge, Agnes decided to leave, only to bump into Mamie at the door Mamie frowned, her tone icy, “What are you doing here, sneaking around?”

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Agnes had already planned to avoid her,

Agnes responded: “It’s nothing”

Then she was about to turn around and leave.

“Hold on.”

Agnes turned back “What’s up?*

“Agnes, I don’t care what Ivan promised you, but you better steer clear of him. He’s been buddies with Jared for a long time. If you cause a rift between them, I won’t let you off the hook.”

Agnes felt uncomfortable: “Why would they fall out because of me?”

Mamie strode over, her haughty and cold gaze scanning Agnes: “I can’t figure out what’s so alluring about you. But you better behave yourself. I can’t stand women like you who appear innocent but are actually manipulative. I’ve seen enough tricks in the entertainment industry, don’t even think about trying to outwit me.”

With that, Mamie strode off in her high heels.

Agnes was left puzzled.

She could tell that Mamie was hinting at something, but she had no clue what it was.

Since they’d already argued, Agnes decided to head downstairs.

She took out her phone from her purse to text Jared.

All her accessories were sponsored by luxury brands, including the small bag in her hand, studded with expensive pink diamonds. It was worth a fortune.

So Agnes was extra careful.

So bored Agnes texted Jared.

In a while, Jared texted back[Then come back early, I’ll pick you up.]

[No can do, it’s work. But it’d be nice if you were here]

Agnes added a sighing emoji.

After waiting a while, Jared didn’t text back.

Agnes figured he was probably working overtime and didn’t want to disturb him.

At that moment, Ava came over. “Agnes, why are you here alone? The auction is about to start, let’s go watch together.”

Agnes went with Ava to another showroom.

The precious jewels displayed earlier were being auctioned off one by one.

The starting bids were over $100,000

Some antique jewelry even shot up to millions of dollars.

Ava enviously commented: “I wish someone would gift me a necklace like that one day. I bet wearing it would feel like being a British princess.”

Agnes teased her. “Wearing such a heavy thing around your neck, aren’t you tired?”

Ava rolled her eyes. “Agnes, you’re such a dummy!”

Agnes also found the necklaces beautiful, but to her, these luxuries were just embellishments. She had no obsession over them.

In fact, she didn’t wear necklaces or bracelets unless necessary, feeling they were constricting.

The jewels were auctioned off one by one.

Mamie bought three pieces in a row, worth over $5 million in total, making everyone envious.

Finally, the last segment arrived.

The host announced “Now, for the most exciting part, I know you’re all eager. Let’s move to the second floor showroom to admire the top-tier jewelry “The Heart of the Kingdom I hope your visit is worthwhile.”

Everyone perked up

This necklace named “The Heart of the Kingdom” was rumored to be a beloved item of a queen. It’s not just a ruby necklace, but also symbolizes supreme power and honor. Only a true queen deserves to own it.

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Everyone was chatting while going upstairs.

“I heard ‘The Heart of the Kingdom’ has been bought by some mysterious rich man. I wonder who’s the lucky one to get such a rare treasure”

“Whoever owns The Heart of the Kingdom’ must be living the dream. Its value is off the charts now.”

They slowly made their way up and finally, led by a server, entered a room.

Agnes immediately realized that this was the weird exhibition room she had accidentally stumbled into earlier.

A wave of confusion washed over her.

If this was such a rare treasure, why was the exhibition room door unlocked, and she could just walk right in?

Everyone had entered the exhibition room.

The room had an unusual lighting, the light reflected off crystals and danced on the walls like flowing water.

She took a look around, feeling like she was under the sea.

The server held a remote and said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, please enjoy The Heart of the Kingdom.”

With that, he pushed a button, and as the music started, a lift appeared in the exhibition center.

On the lift was a transparent glass display stand.

Everyone gathered around, waiting to admire the beauty of “The Heart of the Kingdom’.

But the moment the glass display case fully emerged,

Someone screamed, “The Heart of the Kingdom is gone!”

The room instantly fell into chaos.

“It’s really gone, what happened, was it stolen?”

“But everyone here today had to go through identity and fingerprint verification. If ‘The Heart of the Kingdom was stolen today, then it must have been taken by someone here.”

The host was in total panic.

Soon, the security manager of the exhibition room arrived.

Suddenly, a group of security guards appeared outside the exhibition room.

The manager walked in and said, “The Heart of the Kingdom’ being stolen is a big deal. We are currently investigating. We hope for everyone’s cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience caused”

Someone in the crowd loudly said.

“This thief is bold, daring to steal such a valuable item. We have to find out or everyone here is a suspect”

What these nobles cared about the most was their reputation.

Now being pointed as possible theft suspects, naturally, they could not bear it.

So everyone cooperated with the investigation.

Someone whispered, “Who do you think stole it? This is too bold, daring to steal such a valuable item.”

“The Heart of the Kingdom is worth 14 million dollars, and now it’s priceless. If found, with such a large amount, the thief will spend the rest of his life in prison.”

After a while

The manager walked in and said, “We have reviewed the surveillance footage. We can confirm that the necklace was in the display case three hours ago. And within these three hours, only two people who are present here appeared at the door of the exhibition room.”

The crowd was excited again, everyone was looking at each other.

The security manager’s words meant that the suspect could be one of the two, or they might have committed the crime together.

Someone couldn’t take it anymore, “Who is it? Who had the guts to steal The Heart of the Kingdom?”

The manager’s gaze swept over the crowd, then he coldly said, “It’s Mamie and Agnes

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Suddenly, the whole venue went dead silent.

Everyone was staring in shock at the two women in the middle of the room.

These two women were familiar faces to everyone.

One was a top-tier actress, the object of everyone’s attention with an immense reputation.

The other, although a newcomer in the entertainment industry, was already immensely popular. She was also the lady of the Tim Group.

There were plenty of gossips surrounding these two women.

They all involved one man – Jared, the CEO of the Tim Group.

There were rumors that Jared was the secret boyfriend of Mamie, who even proposed to him. But it was later revealed that Jared was already married, and his wife was none other than Ms. Pritchard who was currently in the room

The relationship between these two women was notonously bad. If the Heart of the Kingdom was stolen, there was no way they could have done it together.

But if it was said that one of them did it, that was even harder to believe

Mamie, an international star known for hes arrogance, wouldn’t stoop to theft

And Ms. Pritchard, hailing from a prominent family and the lady of the Tim Group with immense wealth, had no reason to risk her reputation for a necklace.

When Mamie and Agnes heard the security manager utter their names, they were both stunned.

Agnes had a bad feeling about this

Mamie, upon hearing her name, stormed out of the crowd, pointing at the manager and said, “How dare you slander me, bring out whoever is in charge here!”

Those present knew about Mamie’s temper

The MC hastily apologized, “Ms. Mamie, you are our special guest, we’re not suspecting you. But the necklace is missing, and we need to investigate. Could you tell us why you were on the second floor when it’s clearly marked as off-limits?”

Mamie turned around, sneered,” was following Ms. Pritchard up

In an instant, Mamie’s words drew all eyes to Agnes.

Agnes felt her heart sink.

Her feeling of unease intensified.

The MC also approached, “Ms. Pritchard, why were you on the second floor?”

Agnes answered truthfully, “I was tired and was looking for a rest room”

Agnes hadn’t noticed the “no entry” sign, which made her feel even more puzzled.

The MC was at a loss of what to do.

After all, these were two women not to be trifled with.

The manager said, “We’re sorry, but to clear your names, please cooperate with us for a check”

It was, essentially, a body search.

Mamie was the first to lose her temper, “Who gave you this power? I don’t want to talk to you, don’t touch me, or I’ll sue this auction house into bankruptcy.”

Mamie made it difficult for everyone, while the MC was constantly explaining and persuading.

The crowd began to whisper.

“Why is she so agitated? Did she steal it?”

“Don’t you know Mamie’s temper? As the most popular star in the industry, being searched in public would be a huge humiliation even if she didn’t take anything”

Everyone seemed to be watching a fascinating drama.

Finally, Mamie lost her temper, opened her bag, and dumped everything out, “Look, open your eyes and see, is there any ruby in there?”

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Mamie dumped everything out of her bag onto the floor.

All kinds of expensive cosmetics, including two pieces of jewelry worth five million dollars being auctioned today, were tossed carelessly on the ground.

In the end, she threw her bag on the floor in anger

The bag was sponsored by a top brand, not her personal property. It was encrusted with countless diamonds, worth a fortune.

Her tantrum was surprising to say the least

But indeed, the ruby was not in the bag.

If the ruby was stolen tonight, it must still be in the exhibition hall.

Now, countless people were outside, using inframed to search, but it was no use

The most probable scenario was that the thief hid the ruby on their body

And the two most suspicious people were dressed in evening gowns, without pockets, they couldn’t possibly hide the ruby on them.

So, the ruby could only be in their handbags.

No wonder the manager insisted on checking.

Although Mamie had dumped everything out of her bag the manager still carefully checked it himself.

In the end, he reorganized her things and returned the bag to Mamie: “Ms. Mamie, I’m sorry, we’re just following procedures, please understand.”

Of course, Mamie wouldn’t agree: “You’ll be hearing from my lawyer”

Then, the manager finished inspecting Mamie’s bag and went to Agnes: “Ms. Pritchard, I’m sorry, but we also have to check your bag. If you feel uncomfortable doing this in public, we can go to another room”

Agnes didn’t hesitate and passed her bag over.

She didn’t steal any jewelry, so she wasn’t afraid of being checked.

Since Mamie had proven her innocence, if Agnes acted suspiciously, it would only make people suspect her more

Moreover, a few minutes ago, Agnes had just opened her bag to check the time, there was nothing inside.

Agnes wasn’t afraid of being checked either

The security manager took Agnes’s bag and began searching through it

After a moment, his expression suddenly changed, and he pulled but a ruby necklace from the bag. He handed the necklace to Agnes and asked, “Ms. Pritchard, what’s going on?”

The atmosphere in the exhibition hall immediately tensed up and erupted into commotion. Accusations flew, claiming that Agnes, the mistress of the Tim Group. was the thief. People expressed disbelief that such a beautiful woman would resort to theft.

Agnes was bewildered and shocked. She knew she hadn’t stolen the ruby, but it was found in her bag.

There was only one plausible explanation: someone had set her up. The only person she could think of who might do this was Mamie.

Mamie had always harbored hatred towards her, and they were the only ones who had been to that place.

Agnes clenched her hands, feeling the weight of the situation. She stared coldly at Mamie, whose expression was complex, neither showing off nor remorseful, but rather displaying a hint of contempt

Agnes couldn’t help but admire Mamie’s acting skills, even in this troubling situation.

Agnes said, “I didn’t steal the ruby, and I don’t know how the ruby ended up in my bag. If you don’t believe me, you can call the police and get this thoroughly investigated

If Agnes didn’t do it, she absolutely wouldn’t admit it.

The surrounding gossip became more intense.

“I can’t believe she’s still arguing, isn’t the ruby the best evidence?”

“The hundred-year reputation of the Whitfield family is ruined by a woman.”

“Look at her arrogant face, as if the whole world owes her something. What an actress, she really knows how to act”

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Being on the receiving end of everyone’s blame, that was what it felt like right now.

But Agnes knew, she couldn’t show weakness now, or people would think she was guilty.

If someone was trying to frame her, then this was a battle.

And the battle had just begun. She absolutely couldn’t throw in the towel.

The manager said, “This is serious, we’ve already called the police. You should turn yourself in, it might lighten your punishment.”

Agnes’s voice came out cold and hard, “Tve already said, the necklace wasn’t stolen by me. Why should I turn myself in? What you should do is investigate properly, to see if someone is setting me up.”

After she finished speaking. Agnes’s gaze fell on Mamie

Everyone there noticed this little detail.

“Does Ms. Pritchard mean Mamie stole the ruby and put it in her bag to frame her?”

“That’s not impossible. Ms. Pritchard is already the lady of the Tim Group, and Mr. Whitfield is extremely fond of her. She wouldn’t ruin her reputation for a ruby.”

“I heard that Mamie often gives Ms. Pritchard a hard time, and she’s always been quite willful, so this might be true.”

“Why don’t you guys consider that Ms. Pritchard got caught and is trying to pin the blame on Mamie. She’s still so young but has already achieved so much success, she must not be a simple person.”

Chatter filled the exhibition hall.

Everyone was giving their two cents.

Mamie came up to Agnes with a scoff, “Agnes, I didn’t expect you to be so cunning, accusing me of stealing the ruby. Looks like I didn’t misjudge you, you’ve been fooling everyone”

Agnes didn’t back down, “I never mentioned you. Maybe you should confess before anyone else does.”

Mamie was left speechless.

Just then, a man’s voice came from the crowd, “I took the ruby”

The hall instantly fell silent.

Everyone’s eyes turned towards the source of the voice

It was the CEO of the Tim Group, Jared.

Jared walked forward.

The host rushed up to him, “Mr. Whitfield, what did you just say? You said you took the ruby?”

Jared nonchalantly said, “I am the buyer of the necklace. It’s a Christmas gift for my wife. I put the ruby in her bag to surprise her, but it seems to have caused a misunderstanding”

Everyone was puzzled.

At this time, the person in charge of the jewelry show, the CEO of the Stone Group, Claud Stone, appeared in the crowd.

Claud said, “I can confirm that Mr. Whitfield is the buyer of The Heart of the Kingdom. I have the certificate right here.”

Claud brought out the certificate. Everyone saw the price on it and gasped.

It was worth a staggering twenty million dollars.

Mr. Whitfield casually spent twenty million dollars just to prepare a Christmas present for his wifel

With Jared’s appearance, public opinion immediately changed.

“So it was all a misunderstanding. Mrs. Whitfield is so lucky, this was actually a surprise from Mr. Whitfield that almost turned into a shock.”

“Mrs. Whitfield is truly the luckiest woman in the world. It’s really enviable.”

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