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“Rebecca, I didn’t… I never imagined you’d step onto the stage,” Jada said, her voice heavy with distress. “I have no idea what happened.”
“How could you say that? You’re skilled at lip reading, yet you lied to everyone just moments ago. Wasn’t it all to set Susan up?” Rebecca was on the edge of falling apart. “I trusted you so much, did everything to help you, and this is how you repay me? Jada, you’re a monster!” Rebecca’s raw emotion rippled through the room, touching everyone present.
Seeing the truth laid bare, nearly everyone realized what Jada had done. Admiration in their eyes swiftly turned to disgust. The most celebrated young lady of Ansport, who once seemed benevolent and kind, was now exposed as someone vicious and cruel! Jada felt on the verge of tears. This situation was unlike anything she had faced before.
However, there were still some people who were not smart enough. “Rebecca, what on earth are you saying? Is Jada really that kind of person? Are you seriously blaming her for your own stupidity?” Wesley stood up, firm. “Besides, Jada herself admitted her lip reading wasn’t perfect. She didn’t lie! Remember, it was Jada who helped you get into our circle. And now you’ve made a fool of yourself, and you’re blaming Jada for it all?”
Jada cast a grateful glance at Wesley. Another friend of Jada rose to his feet and said, “Rebecca, I suggest you tone down the venom. Are you really thinking she used you? What value do you think you have for her to use you? Did Jada force you onto the stage?”
Rebecca felt a chilling wave of desperation wash over her. At that moment, she grasped the profound helplessness that the girls bullied by Jada must have felt. Jada’s grand image was firmly etched in the hearts of these young men. They wouldn’t tolerate a single negative word against her, fiercely defending her honor. One after another, they spoke up, gradually restoring Jada’s tarnished image in everyone’s eyes.
After all, it was merely a guess that Jada had framed Isabella, with no solid evidence to back it up. Jada let out a sigh of relief. She had come so close to losing everything this time. Her reputation had nearly been destroyed. Though people might not fully trust her just yet, she knew that by engaging in more charitable activities in the future, she could gradually rebuild their confidence in her. Jada smiled. She knew people well. She also had a knack for twisting them around her little finger.
“Well, Jada, care to explain these?” The host projected a picture onto the big screen. As the image appeared, a hush fell over the crowd. The image displayed a transfer of one hundred thousand dollars received by the staff member from an overseas account. The next picture revealed that the owner of this account was Jada’s assistant.
Jada’s ears buzzed, and she looked visibly shaken. These pictures seemed to land a heavy blow to her composure. Even those who had supported Jada now turned their gaze toward her, their trust wavering. Wesley, clinging to hope, said, “Jada, I’m certain you had no knowledge of this!”
Meanwhile, the other young men remained silent. “I… I truly don’t know,” Jada’s voice cracked with desperation as she cried. “I’ll ask her… I swear, I’ll get to the bottom of this.”
The host announced, “I’ve just received a message stating that you’re blacklisted by the charity auction. Please—leave now.”
“How is that even possible?” Jada’s face darkened as she turned to Andrew, knowing he was an investor in the charity auction. But he didn’t even glance in her direction.
Jada was then escorted out. Her exit starkly contrasted her former prominence as Ansport’s most celebrated young lady. The roof lifted collectively.
Rebecca approached Isabella quietly, her head bowed in apology. “I’m sorry, Miss Patton. I shouldn’t have doubted you like that.”
“It’s alright. Just make sure you don’t repeat those mistakes,” Isabella responded with an indifferent nod. Rebecca nodded deeply, feeling a pang of shame at Isabella’s magnanimity.
As Rebecca was about to leave, she suddenly turned around and added, “If Jada isn’t a good person, Miss Patton, you’d be wise to stay away from her.” Isabella remained silent.
Rebecca turned and walked away. The auction continued without a hitch. Isabella was named Charity Angel of the Year and took the stage to deliver her acceptance speech.
“I’m honored to have this bestowed upon me today. I want to thank each of you. Your contributions have saved countless families. While our society progresses, many children still face poverty. Your kindness offers them the chance to secure good jobs, and ultimately, to give back. This virtuous cycle fosters a healthier society for us all.”
Isabella’s heartfelt and powerful speech resonated with the audience, moving them deeply. In that moment, they saw her in a new light.
“Miss Patton has a way with words!”
“Well, I’d say Miss Patton is much more remarkable than Jada. Jada used to spout sentimental, dull words on stage, but they never moved me like this.”
“It seems the title of the most celebrated young lady in Ansport might need a new owner.”
The speech was the finale of the charity auction. Since it was over, everyone left one after another. Andrew obtained the authentic crown, which was very beautiful and dazzling. It also exuded a retro and mysterious aura.
“Are you really giving me this precious crown?” Andrew asked, still in disbelief.
“Of course. Since you bought it, it’s yours,” Isabella smiled. “Keep it for now. Maybe its value will increase in the future.”
The crown’s value would undoubtedly increase, so Andrew quickly handed it to his assistant.
Susan held Isabella’s arm and asked, “Isabella, how was my performance today?”
“It was very good. Do you want to enter the entertainment industry? You have the potential to become an A-list actress.”
“Haha! It was exciting. No wonder Jada enjoys acting so much.”
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Susan was obviously excited.
Isabella had already guessed the crown might be replaced, so she had made a plan with Susan in advance. As it turned out, it really was replaced by a fake one. Also, Isabella had anticipated Jada would frame Susan. Susan couldn’t help but admire Isabella even more. Isabella was clever and had excellent foresight.
Isabella, Andrew, Dane, and Susan were chatting and laughing happily when someone approached. “Andrew, I have something to tell you.”
It was Wesley.
Norton just watched them from the side.
Andrew turned to Wesley. He already knew what Wesley wanted to say, so he said calmly, “If it’s about Jada, we have nothing to talk about.”
Wesley’s expression immediately changed. A trace of disappointment appeared on his face. “Andrew, we grew up together. Besides, she saved you before. How can you be so indifferent to her? She will be very sad if she knows about this.”
“One hundred million,” Andrew suddenly said.
“What? What are you talking about?”
Andrew replied coldly, “If I add up what I have given to Jada all these years, it’s about a hundred million dollars. I’ve also solved Jada’s every problem and helped her build a good reputation.”
A hint of surprise flashed through Wesley’s eyes. He didn’t realize that Andrew had given Jada so much, but he also understood the implication in Andrew’s words—Andrew would no longer continue helping Jada.
“But, Andrew…” Wesley was still trying. “Is your life only worth one hundred million?”
“If she hadn’t helped me, I might have found a way out myself,” Andrew retorted coldly. “What’s so good about helping someone who has done something wrong?”
“I don’t believe Jada did anything wrong. Maybe there’s just a misunderstanding.”
“Just believe whatever you want to believe,” Andrew said, dismissing the conversation. He took Isabella’s hand and left.
Wesley could only grit his teeth and watch their receding backs. Then he turned to Norton and complained, “Norton, don’t you think Andrew has gone too far? Since he got a girlfriend, he has been neglecting Jada. He doesn’t care about her anymore. Obviously, he values his love life more than friendship.”
However, Norton was talking with someone on the phone, smiling happily. He was not paying attention to Wesley at all. Wesley frowned. “Norton!”
“Wesley, I need to go. I have something else to do.” After saying this, Norton turned around and was about to leave. However, Wesley suddenly pulled him back. “Norton, are you going on a date?”
“Yes, I have a date. I’ll pick my girlfriend up from work,” Norton smiled brightly, which annoyed Wesley even more.
Norton and Andrew used to be the smartest; could they become so foolish after falling in love?
“Norton, please, can you move your date to another day? Many are scolding Jada right now. She needs us. We need to support her.”
Wesley was very dissatisfied with Andrew’s and Norton’s behaviors.
Norton said helplessly, “We still don’t know what happened. I also hope Jada didn’t do it. But they have evidence.”
“No matter what, I will believe Jada,” Wesley said firmly. “That’s how friends should be. Norton, listen to me. Andrew allowed someone to kick Jada out of the auction. Wasn’t it too much? Go talk to him and persuade him to help Jada.”
Although Norton was unwilling, he still said, “I’ll give it a try.”
Wesley knew Norton well. He could tell he could no longer count on Norton. So, he left angrily to find Jada.
Jada was alone in the lounge, crying sadly. For Wesley, Jada was always gentle and graceful as a swan. Seeing her cry like this broke his heart. He tried to comfort her. “Jada, I’m here. Please don’t cry. We all believe you.”
Jada raised her head and saw that Wesley was alone. Her face was wet with tears. “Wesley, are you the only one who came?”
Wesley looked a little embarrassed. “Norton has a date.” When he said this, he was a little angry. He really didn’t expect him to value his girlfriend more than his friends. Jada, Norton used to care about you the most. But now…
Jada clenched her fists tightly. She felt like Wesley’s words were a sharp knife that stabbed her heart. She was in so much pain.
Norton had been her fallback. If she couldn’t be with Andrew, she would consider Norton. But she didn’t expect Norton to have a girlfriend.
Actually, Jada had asked someone to investigate Norton’s girlfriend. However, she didn’t expect that woman to be so mysterious; his girlfriend disguised herself every time they went on a date.
“Wesley, do you know Norton’s girlfriend?” Jada asked.
“No, I don’t. He hasn’t introduced her to us.”
Wesley scratched his head. “But she should be beautiful. After all, Norton is very picky.”