Aveline paused for a moment, then looked at her and said, "Thank you."

Judy smiled. "You're welcome. Follow me."

Judy led her upstairs to a large room and pulled out several dresses from the walk-in closet, saying, "These are all unworn. Pick one."

Aveline pointed to a black dress similar to the one she was wearing, "I'll take this one. Let's exchange contacts, so I can return it to you after I-wash it or buy you a new one.

Judy smiled. "No need, it's just a dress. Go ahead and change, I'll wait outside."

Aveline nodded. "Okay."

The walk-in closet door closed.

Aveline looked at the dress similar to her own, her eyes glimmering.

After a moment, she opened the door, smiling. "It fits perfectly, thank you."

Judy nodded. "I'm glad you like it. I think Mr. Lucas is looking for you."

"Really? I'll go find him then." Aveline said immediately, then

turned and went downstairs. "

But as soon as she reached the bottom and started looking for Lucas, the music in the entire villa hall suddenly quieted.

"What's going on?"

"What's happening?"

Everyone was puzzled, and at that moment, a butler came out, his

expression serious, and said, "Everyone, please don't panic. My lady's pearl earrings have gone missing. They were a keepsake from our late matriarch and are very precious to her. We need to find them quick "What does this mean? Are we going to be searched one by one?" someone asked.

The butler said, "Of course not. I've checked the surveillance footage, and a few ladies went upstairs to Miss Thompson's room earlier. We kindly ask these ladies to cooperate with our inquiries." Everyone exchanged glances.

After a while, a few girls stepped forward, one of them saying, "I went up, but I didn't go into Miss Thompson's room."

"I went too, and I left with Miss Thompson."

"I went with a friend, chatted with Miss Thompson for a while, then left."

The butler nodded at the girls and then looked around. "Anyone. else?"

No one responded.

The butler frowned. "There's one more lady. If you don't step forward, I have reason to suspect you took the pearl earrings."

Everyone exchanged glances, searching for the woman.

But no one came forward after the butler's words, and his face. darkened. He suddenly pointed at Aveline. "This lady, please cooperate with us."

All eyes turned to her.

Aveline suddenly found herself the center of attention.

Not far away, Lucas saw this and immediately frowned. He put down

his wine glass and walked straight toward her.

Aveline said calmly, "My clothes were wet. Miss Thompson was kind enough to lend me a dress, that's all."

The butler said, "But you were the last to leave Miss Thompson's room, and after you left, her pearl earrings went missing. Ma'am, we need to search you now, please cooperate!"

With that, he waved his hand, and several servants quickly walked toward Aveline, ready to search her body!

Treating her like this, in front of everyone, was no different from stripping her of her dignity in public.

Aveline's face turned cold. "Try touching me if you dare!"Property © .