Chapter 3 - The Cold Confrontation
Valerie stopped directly in front of Miranda. Standing tall, she held her head high with a subtle, composed smile as she locked eyes with her former employer.
"You wanted everyone to see me, Miranda," Valerie said, her voice calm, clear, and powerful, echoing through the silent hall.
Miranda gritted her teeth, panic bubbling underneath her arrogant exterior. "You stole them! You spent six months scrubbing my floors just to locate my family's vault! Security! Arrest this thief immediately!"
Two heavy guards in suits moved toward Valerie, but Julian stepped forward, raising his hand to halt them.
"Stand down," Julian ordered firmly, his gaze never leaving Valerie.
"Julian, are you insane?!" Miranda shrieked, her voice cracking with desperation. "She’s a maid! She’s wearing our legacy! She probably forged a fake invitation to ruin my gala!"
Valerie leaned in slightly, her dark eyes flashing with an icy, steel resolve as she spoke in a soft, lethal whisper.
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