Tears streamed down Karen's face as she glanced at Rita. Her voice trembled with emotion as she asked, "Why would you do this, Rita? This bangle might not hold much value to you, but it's the last memento I have of my mother. I'm sorry if I have done anything wrong to you in the past, but this bangle is precious to me. You can't use that to play one of your jokes on me. Please give it back."
Before Rita could firmly grasp what was happening, her grip tightened around the champagne flute. She offered a shocked smile. "What are you talking about? What bangle are you referring to? I didn't see any bangle."
Sadie added fuel to the fire. "Did you do it because I offended you? If I have, then I apologize too. This bangle is very important to my mother. Return it right now. We're family, and we should resolve any differences between us through discussion, not this sick practical joke."
Had it not been for the presence of so many guests, Rita would have erupted in anger. Sadie's statements contradicted their actions, and it seemed that she and Karen were putting on an elaborate performance to besmirch her reputation.
"That's enough. Rita wouldn't do such a thing. There has to be some misunderstanding here." Vince's voice softened, and he instinctively reached out to comfort Karen when he saw her crying.
"I'm not making accusations out of thin air. The surveillance footage speaks for itself. I don't know what happened between me and your daughter, but please help us resolve this quickly. This bangle means a lot to me!" Karen pleaded.
Gina leveled a stern gaze at the speaker. "It's not your place to say anything. I will vouch for Rita, and I know the accusations about her aren't true."
"Your words are worth nothing. I, too, can say that I vouch for Madam Karen. The surveillance footage is likely real. Miss Rita destroyed the keepsake because she isn't on good terms with Madam Karen," another guest retorted.
Gina chuckled softly and glanced disdainfully at the individual. "Then I'll stake my family's stocks for the next half-year as collateral to vouch for Rita. Are you brave enough to match that?"
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...