Chapter 116: Chapter 116

Chapter 116 Diana’s pov As the man’s voice fell, the entire scene plunged into an eerie silence.

Soon, distinct whispers arose–Kate and her friends.

“Miss Reist? Did the manager get it wrong? If I recall correctly, Reist is Alpha Marc’s last name...”

“Could Diana be—”

“No! Impossible!” Kate shook her head repeatedly, “I’d rather believe it’s the manager’s pronunciation that’s off.”

Ignoring the foolish discussions, I addressed my manager, “I’m currently at Alpha Nathan’s engagement party. Someone claims I’m wearing a fake ‘Ocean Heart‘ flagship item.”

“What?” The manager was astonished. “How is that possible? You’re the majority shareholder of ‘Ocean Heart,‘ our boss! The crown you wear is definitely real! Who’s spreading these baseless rumors? I bet they’ve gone mad!”

The eerie silence turned into audible gasps.

Then, the entire hall erupted again. Nobody could believe it, yet nobody had a choice but to believe.

“Now, do you still think we’re the same?” I asked, calmly looking at Avia.

Avia’s body slackened, stumbling backward.

She stared at us in disbelief,/speechless.

Nora crossed her arms, glanced casually at Avia, and sneered, “I remember the person wearing a fake would be arrested. Care to give the order to arrest Luna Avia?”

you said Avia, furious, pointed at Nora.

“You-

Nora shrugged, “What’s wrong? Did I say something incorrect? What’s the matter? Just because the one making the mistake is you, does it mean you’re exempt from responsibility? Is this the fairness of the Dark Moon Pack? Are leaders more privileged than ordinary people?”

Avia?

“You-” Avia, furious, pointed at Nora.

Nora shrugged, “What’s wrong? Did I say something incorrect? What’s the matter? Just because the one making the mistake is you, does it mean you’re exempt from responsibility? Is this the fairness of the Dark Moon Pack? Are leaders more privileged than ordinary people?”

Avia couldn’t find words, lips pale from biting them.

Nora chuckled, “Of course, I’m just joking. I believe neither Alpha Nathan nor Lady Wayne would be so unfair, right?”

Nora looked at Nathan and Lady Wayne.

Lady Wayne looked troubled. Clearly, she didn’t want to punish Avia, but faced with irrefutable evidence, she couldn’t refute Nora.

However, in front of everyone’s eyes, she had to make a choice.

After about a minute, Lady Wayne’s lips finally moved.

“Avia,” her voice sounded weary and hoarse, “tell Mom that–you know nothing about all this, right?”

“I...” Avia blinked, then grabbed Lady Wayne’s wrist, choking, “Mom, I don’t know what’s going on! I did buy the crown from that collector. I didn’t know it was fake... I don’t know what happened! Mom, Nathan, you have to believe me...

“Enough!” Nora rolled her eyes again. I bet she rolled her eyes more today than in the past twenty years.

“Your lies are disgusting! Do you think everyone is a fool and will continue to believe you?”

“I... I haven’t...” Avia covered her face, crying and still refusing to admit her deceit, attempting to win sympathy with tears, “I really don’t know. I’m also a victim... that old collector deceived me. I know it’s my fault for being naive, but I really didn’t intentionally wear a fake...”

It proved to be an effective move.

Soon, some people in the crowd began to excuse Avia.

Seeing this, Lady Wayne stepped in front of Avia, shielding her.

“Avia is still young and innocent. Falling for a deception is normal. She shouldn’t be, arrested, right?”

“Young?” Nora burst into laughter, “She’s old enough to get married, isn’t she? So, Lady Wayne, how old is considered old? Or is it that you’re deliberately favoring Avia?”

“I...” Lady Wayne was momentarily speechless, knowing her words were untenable.

But to protect Avia, she persisted, saying with determination, “Until there’s evidence proving that my precious daughter deliberately wore a fake crown, no one can convict her!”

“Interesting... Diana gets arrested without evidence, but Avia is safe and sound because there’s no evidence, How fair!” Nora exclaimed, clapping her hands.

Cha addressed the verdict: Let’s give a round of applause for our great Lady wayne:

No one dared to clap in this risky situation, and they all lowered their heads.

I sighed and touched my forehead.

Haven’t seen Nora in a few years, and her character has become mischievous.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

At this moment, the once–silent hall unexpectedly echoed with sporadic applause.

Following the sound, I saw Marc and April leisurely applauding.

As they clapped, Marc lowered his gaze to the people beside him and, in the gentlest tone, asked, “Aren’t you clapping?”

“We... we...” The people beside Marc almost ground their teeth to pieces. Eventually, with faces full of shame, they said, “Of course... of course, we’re applauding...”

I could see that these people were the ones who had cursed me the most just now.

Lady Wayne’s face turned red and purple, and veins popped on her forehead.

She glared at Nora and me, boiling like a pot of steaming water.

“Are you mocking me?” she asked, her tone chilling.

“Not at all,” Nora grinned, “Aren’t we praising your fairness and justice? Why would you think it’s mockery? Are you feeling guilty? It shouldn’t be, I think you’re quite confident. You-”

“That’s enough, Nora.”

Before Lady Wayne completely exploded, I hurriedly restrained Nora.

No need to argue with these people.

Since Lady Wayne wanted evidence, I’d give it to her.

I took a step forward, locking eyes with Lady Wayne.

“Getting evidence is actually quite simple,” I smiled slightly, “I’ll call my manager and have him provide the contact information of the old collector from Crimson Claw Pack. When both sides confront each other, the truth will be revealed soon.”

Panic returned to Avia’s eyes.

She bit her lip.

After a moment, she secretly tugged at Lady Wayne’s sleeve.

“Mom, as long as you and Nathan believe me, I’m satisfied. As for others, I don’t care. If Diana wants to investigate, let her. I...”

Avia’s words were cut off.

Just as I wondered how Avia could give up so quickly, there was a “thump,” and Avia suddenly fell onto the red carpet.

Then, she closed her eyes.

She actually....

Fainted!