PopularNovelChapter 134 Erin turned to Jacqueline. "You know her?" If she remembered correctly, Jacqueline had also just returned to the country not long ago.
Jacqueline sneered. "Of course I know her. She's good friends with that slut clinging to Tom.” The mere thought of Valarie filled Jacqueline with disgust. If she hadn't gone abroad, there was no way Valarie would have gotten close to Tom.
Originally, Jacqueline had planned to deal with Valarie today, but since Valarie hadn't shown up, targeting Nyla would suffice.
Surprise flashed in Erin's eyes, and she frowned. "What are you planning to do?" Jacqueline pondered for a moment before removing the diamond necklace from her neck. “I heard her family isn't well off, so it's understandable if she resorts to stealing." ar There was a glint in Erin's eyes, but she didn't stop Jacqueline.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith the Sumners' influence, Nyla wouldn't face severe consequences. However, if she were branded a thief, it would tarnish the Sumners' reputation. And who would want a thief around? Jacqueline walked to a corner, called over a waiter, and whispered something to him. The waiter then took the diamond necklace and left.
Nyla was asking Valarie why she hadn't attended the charity gala when a waiter suddenly appeared beside her with a tray of juice and desserts. "Ms. Jayston, Mr. Sumner askedto bring you srefreshments." Nyla was surprised and glanced over at Clark, who was not far away.
Chapter 134 +25 BONUS At that moment, he turned to look at her and smiled.
"Just leave them on the table, thank you," Nyla said.
"As you wish," the waiter replied as he placed the drinks and desserts on the table and then turned to leave. Unnoticed by anyone, the waiter casually brushed his right hand against Nyla's bag as he left, allowing a diamond necklace to slip from his sleeve into her bag.
Valarie soon replied to Nyla's message.
Valarie: [Tom and Jacqueline are attending, so I didn't want to be there.] After the argument at the mall with Jacqueline, Valarie had broken up with Tom.
Tom had refused to accept it and even visited Valarie at hto talk. She had avoided seeing him and had handed in her resignation, staying away from the office entirely.
Now, she made a point of avoiding any events involving the two of them.
After responding to Valarie, Nyla put away her phone, picked up her bag, and headed to the restroom.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs Nyla opened her bag to retrieve a tissue, she noticed the diamond necklace inside.
A cold gleam flashed in her eyes. Someone at the gala was trying to set her up.
She quickly deduced that it must have been the waiter who delivered the drinks and desserts, as no one else had the opportunity.
It was a crude but malicious trick. If the necklace were found in her bag later, the Sumners would be humiliated tonight.
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She raised an eyebrow, considering flushing the necklace down the toilet. Just as she was about to do so, a thought struck her. She then put the necklace back in her bag.
When Nyla returned to the banquet hall, the lights had dimmed, d, and the charity gala was about to begin. She found Clark and sat down beside him. Clark asked, "Where did you go? I messaged you, but you didn't reply." "I was in the restroom," Nyla answered.
Clark didn't say anything more. He reached for her bag, but she refused, saying, "No need. I'll hold it."
Clark's hand froze, and he withdrew it, his expression indifferent. "Next time, reply to my messages. I worry when I can't find you." Nyla lowered her gaze. "Got it." Her tone was casual as if she hadn't really listened.
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