Chapter 281

Since Wilhelmina herself mentioned it, everyone felt compelled to join the search for her missing bracelet. This was partly to help her and to dispel any suspicions against themselves. The hall was air-conditioned, allowing every man to remain comfortable in shirts. This made it difficult for anyone to hide the stolen bracelet on their person. Only Zayn, Matthew, and Ian wore smart suits. Yet, given their high status, they seemed unlikely to be involved in stealing Wilhelmina's bracelet. As a result, everyone's suspicion turned toward the women in the hall with handbags. To prove their innocence, they willingly searched through their bags and opened them for Wilhelmina to inspect, showing they hadn't taken the bracelet. Willow reflexively tightened her grip on her handbag. Although she didn't look inside, Wilhelmina's determined expression told her that the supposedly missing emerald bracelet was indeed in her bag. The setup was clichéd, yet Willow couldn't deny the ruthless effec