Classic Novel
Chapter 2704
Tears streamed down Karen's face as she glanced at Rita. Her voice trembled with emotion as she asked, 'Why would you do this, Rita? This
bangle might not hold much value to you, but it's the last memento I have of my mother. I'm sorry if I have done anything wrong to you in the past, but this bangle is precious to me. You can't use that to play one of your jokes on me. Please give it back."Original from NôvelDrama.Org.
Before Rita could firmly grasp what was happening, her grip tightened around the champagne flute. She offered a shocked smile. 'What are you talking about? What bangle are you referring to? I didn't see any bangle."
Sadie added fuel to the fire. 'Did you do it because I offended you? If I have, then I apologize too. This bangle is very important to my mother. Return it right now. We're family, and we should resolve any differences between us through discussion, not this sick practical joke."
Had it not been for the presence of so many guests, Rita would have erupted in anger. Sadie's statements contradicted their actions, and it seemed that she and Karen were putting on an elaborate performance to besmirch her reputation.
"That's enough. Rita wouldn't do such a thing. There has to be some misunderstanding here." Vince's voice softened, and he instinctively reached out to comfort Karen when he saw her crying.
"I'm not making accusations out of thin air. The surveillance footage speaks for itself. I don't know what happened between me and your daughter, but please help us resolve this quickly. This bangle means a lot to me!" Karen pleaded.
Gina was not happy with the development. She crossed her arms and asked coldly, 'Rita's not that petty. Besides, are we supposed to treat that surveillance as evidence that cannot be questioned? Who's to say that it hadn't been tampered with?"
Seeing the three of them conspire against Rita elicited a pang of sympathy for her late friend's daughter. Rita's mother probably never would have imagined that Rita would be alone in having to endure the treatment from them.
Some of the guests spoke in Rita's defense, while others sided with Karen. Based on that situation, it was clear that the outcome would tip in Karen's favor. To an outsider, Rita had fallen out of favor with her father Vince, or he would have intervened to help salvage what remained of her dignity.
"You're being too biased, Gina. This incident occurred so suddenly that there couldn't have been any time to tamper with the footage and whatnot. Besides, isn't it obvious that Miss Rita has a strained relationship with her father? She could've gained some Dutch courage and acted impulsively to seek revenge on Madam Karen," remarked a guest.
Gina leveled a stem gaze at the speaker. "It's not your place to say anything. I will vouch for Rita, and I know the accusations about her aren't true." "Your words are worth nothing. I, too, can say that I vouch for Madam Karen. The surveillance footage is likely real. Miss Rita destroyed the keepsake because she isn't on good terms with Madam Karen," another guest retorted.
Gina chuckled softly and glanced disdainfully at the individual. "Then I'll stake my family's stocks for the next half-year as collateral to vouch for Rita. Are you brave enough to match that?"