Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21: I Trust You

"This is my ring!" Florence cried out, staring at Jane with contempt. "You stole my ring! Now that it has been found in your purse, it's safe to say you're nothing but a shameless thief. Are you still going to deny it?"

The strange appearance of the diamond ring in her purse didn't faze Jane at all. She had anticipated this would happen. The moment the waiter testified against her, Jane was sure the ring would be found in her purse. Someone had planted it there when she wasn't looking, and the prime suspect was Florence.

"Jane, if you had returned the ring to me and apologized earlier, I might have let it go," Florence said, suddenly softening her tone, now that she had seen the man she loved.

"You're too kind, Florence. A shameless thief like Jane doesn't deserve to be let off the hook so easily. We should inform the police. Otherwise, she might continue to steal from people," urged Erica.

"Well, you have a point. Let's call the police," Florence agreed, nodding thoughtfully.

"You deserve it, Jane! Theft is an unacceptable crime. You should go to jail with other criminals!" Melissa chimed in, enjoying the spectacle.

Jane remained remarkably composed despite the growing hostility. She looked at them as if she weren't being accused of a crime. They wanted to call the cops? That was even better; it would be more interesting to expose Florence's scheme in front of the police.

A familiar male voice suddenly interrupted the heated exchange. Jane turned to see Patrick's tall, commanding figure, impeccably dressed and exuding an air of authority. The banquet hall's lights cast a golden hue on him, adding to his imposing presence.

"Mr. Pansy!" The crowd parted to make way for Patrick as he approached Jane.

"Thank goodness you're here, Patrick. Jane stole my diamond ring!" Florence complained, affecting a pitiful demeanor. "It was a gift from my grandpa for my birthday."

Patrick, still in doubt, turned to Jane and asked, "Did you steal the ring?"

Surprisingly, Patrick seemed to be defending her. It was an unexpected turn of events.

"Patrick, don't be deceived by Jane's innocent look!" Melissa protested.

"Jane stole the ring. Someone caught her red-handed. Also, the ring was found in her purse just now, and everyone saw it. There's no mistake!" Erica chimed in.

"Yes, that's right. I didn't want to believe that Jane stole my ring. After all, she's your fiancée. But..." Florence paused and moved closer to Patrick. "We all saw the ring in her purse. How could it have gotten there if Jane hadn't taken it? The evidence is as clear as day. Patrick, you won't defend her, will you?"

Jane still wasn't perturbed as Florence continued to disparage her. Instead, she marveled at Florence's acting skills and wondered if she could have a future in Hollywood.