"Alright," Hannah responded indifferently.
"I'm willing to empty my bag right here, but you must do the same.
That's only fair, isn't it?" Melina's expression eased at Hannah's proposal.
"Fair enough.
Miss Moore, please proceed and empty your bag.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt" Without any hesitation, Hannah approached a table cluttered with drinks.
The attention of everyone in the room was riveted on her, speculating whether she indeed possessed the missing diamond.
Hannah grasped her unzipped bag and, with a swift motion, turned it upside down.
A loud crack echoed as the contents scattered across the table.
Inside, there were only a few items- two Lipsticks, a cosmetic mirror, and Hannah's cell phone.
Significantly, Master Murray's alleged stolen diamond was nowhere to be seen.
The clarity of the revelation sparked a flurry of discussions among the onlookers.
"No diamond in there? It seems she didn't take it.
"I've been saying, it couldn't have been Miss Moore who took it.
Maybe the waiter was mistaken.
" "If she didn't steal the diamond, why would the waiter claim to have seen her do it? There must be sbasis for it.
Someone scoffed, "It's easy to falsely accuse someone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer bag is empty.
How can you still accuse her?" The man recalled Bryson's earlier caution to another and chose to remain silent, not daring to speak further.
's BunnyBookery The conversation made Melina go pale.
How could this be happening? She was certain she had placed the diamond in Hannah's bag! In a burst of agitation, Melina snatched Hannah's bag from her! She emptied the bag and felt along the Lining, but it was indeed empty.
"How can this be..." Melina whispered so softly that almost no one heard her. Hannah stepped up and took back her bag from Melina.
Suddenly, a tiny, reflective object slipped from her fingers and Ve dropped into Melina's slightly open purse.
Everyone was engrossed in the m unfolding scene, oblivious to this subtle adcurrence. But Bryson, who was positioned behind the group, saw Hannah's action.