Chapter 1257: She Stole It

When Callie found an unfamiliar object in her bag, the unease she’d been feeling solidified into reality. Her face darkened slightly as Vivian cast her a worried glance. The security personnel gave Callie a brief look before Bryanna Valencia rushed over, snatching the bracelet from their hands with a look of relief. “It’s my bracelet! It’s mine—I finally found it!” Then, glaring at Callie in disbelief, she accused, “It was you. You stole it.” Callie’s expression remained calm, though there was a hint of disgust. “I didn’t.” “Then what? Did it fly into your bag on its own?” “I said I didn’t take it.” “You!” Whispers began to ripple through the surrounding crowd. “No way, Alice would never steal…” “Well, it’s hard to say. If she were just Alice, I’d believe that. But she’s Callie, isn’t she? And her past scandals—well, they aren’t exactly a secret.” “…” “Check the surveillance footage,” Callie said, exhaling slowly. “I’m telling you, I didn’t take it.