Chapter 2 - The Stolen Bracelet
Victoria completely froze. The elegant, confident posture she had maintained all morning instantly shattered. She took a nervous step backward, her manicured hands instinctively clutching the collar of her beige coat. She was completely caught off guard by the toddler's sudden, furious outburst.
"I... I have no idea what she's talking about," Victoria stammered, her voice pitching slightly higher in defense. She forced a condescending laugh, looking at Gabriel. "Gabriel, darling, clearly the child is just upset because her mother got caught red-handed. Kids lie to protect their parents."
Gabriel didn't laugh. He didn't blink.
He leaned forward on the ornate velvet sofa, resting his elbows on his knees. He glanced down at the open velvet jewelry box on the coffee table, where Victoria claimed her diamond bracelet had been sitting just five minutes ago. Then, his dark, calculating eyes slowly shifted to his fiancée.
His calm demeanor completely evaporated, replaced by a cold, terrifying suspicion.
"Let the girl speak," Gabriel said. His voice was low, dangerous, and entirely void of any warmth.
In the background, standing near the grand staircase, was Olivia. She was a woman in her 30s wearing a black and white maid uniform. She was Lily’s mother, the accused housekeeper.
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Olivia gasped, covering her mouth with both hands in sheer, unadulterated panic.
👉 What terrifying secret is the housekeeper desperately trying to hide from the mafia boss?
