Chapter 39

Josephine brushed Zayn's hand off of hers, her patience finally running out. "Zayn, this isn't a joke. That necklace belongs to me. Please give it back." Just as the tension between them escalated, Nadine walked out with a toss of her curly hair and a sweet smile. "What's got Mrs. Forbes so worked up now?" Josephine slowly turned to face Nadine. "The necklace you're wearing is mine. I'm asking you to return it." "This one?" Nadine reached up to touch the necklace around her neck and eyed Zayn. "Mr. Forbes gave this to me. Do you have any proof that it belongs to you?" Proof? The pendant on the necklace was engraved with the letters "Josephine". Unless she was blind, she could clearly see that it was hers. Was Nadine seriously asking for proof? It was obvious she was lying through her teeth and had no shame about it. Her breaths became quick and shallow, her anger clouding her judgment. Acting on impulse, she reached out to grab the necklace around Nadine's neck. But before she