Chapter 381



Having risen through the ranks due to her capabilities, she was serious and staunch, with a reputation for fairness. Left with a younger sister after their parents’ passing, Charlee was deeply indulgent in her younger sister.

The woman they were facing was Charlee’s much-loved younger sister, Evelyn Nelson.

Upon hearing Irene’s words, Linsey felt a ripple of fear, yet her statement was hushed and firm as she gazed at Evelyn. “I don’t understand what’s going on. But Sophie’s just a two-year-old. What could she possibly know about stealing? She must have been set up.”

Kallie offered Linsey a calm glance before stepping up and addressing Evelyn with a chill in her voice. “You need proof to make such claims. If you’re accusing my daughter of theft, present your evidence. Otherwise, I’ll have no choice but to involve the police. If it turns out Sophie is at fault, I assure you, I won’t defend her wrongdoings. She will apologize and make amends. But first, you must prove she was the one who took your bracelet.”

Evelyn scoffed and jabbed a finger toward Zuri, asserting, “I don’t have proof, but I have a witness. This kid and your daughter were playing together earlier. I saw your daughter sneak over, grab the bracelet from the table, and take off. Then, that little girl confronted your daughter about stealing. I heard everything.”

Kallie turned to Zuri, a look of astonishment on her face. As the crowd grew, Zuri’s timidity returned. She nervously twiddled with her dress. Taking a deep breath, Kallie approached Zuri, softening her tone as much as possible.

“Zuri, can you tell me what you saw? Did Sophie really take it? Or is there some confusion here?”

Zuri gazed up at Kallie, her eyes welling with tears. Instead of answering Kallie’s question, her lips quivered, and she burst into tears. “I… I really saw her stealing! Why are you all being so mean to me? I don’t want to play with her anymore! I want to go home. I want to see my mother!”

Onlookers quickly assumed that Kallie was the one upsetting Zuri, labeling her a bully. Evelyn couldn’t resist chiding Kallie.

Lαtєst chαptєrs in gąlnovels.ćom “You accuse me of bullying your child, yet you coerce another little girl into lying for your daughter. What kind of mother does that make you? I doubt you can raise your daughter properly. Just have your daughter apologize to me and promise she won’t steal again, and I’ll drop this.”

Kallie’s forehead pulsed with visible veins as Zuri sobbed uncontrollably. Sophie clutched Kallie’s hand tightly, shaking her head frantically. “Mommy, I didn’t take anything! I swear I didn’t. Why should I apologize? I’ve done nothing wrong.”

Kallie stroked Sophie’s hair, trying to soothe her. “Don’t worry, sweetheart. Mommy’s right here for you.” Kallie caught the blend of guilt and smugness in Zuri’s tearful eyes. She shivered slightly. Zuri, though just a child, had already mastered the art of deception.

The Reeves household was no sanctuary of virtue. Even as a child, Zuri had already taken on the traits of loose morals from other family members. Kallie’s scoff was sharp, her gaze icy as it landed on Zuri.

“Sophie won’t be apologizing to you because she hasn’t stolen anything,” Kallie said to Evelyn word by word, her tone firm. “Your bracelet might be invaluable, but that doesn’t mean I or Sophie don’t own one just like it.”

Evelyn gave a derisive laugh, flaunting her bracelet. “Do you really know? This is made of emerald, specific to Glassy Species Jadeite. It’s beyond mere value. I’m sure some of the gathered guests know about it. Go ahead and examine it closely. See if I’m bluffing.”

Several people stepped forward to scrutinize the bracelet, nodding in agreement after their inspection. “Indeed, it’s exceptional. Such quality isn’t found easily.”

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