?<strong>Chapter 306:</strong>


    The ne was fake? That seemed impossible! With the Williamson family’s wealth, why would they possess a fake ne?


    When Minna heard Belinda’s words, her temper ignited. She gave Belinda a cold smile. Concealing her irritation, she said, “Ms. Wright, it’s understandable that you’re upset over the usations of theft. However, you can’t just im my ne is fake because you’re upset.”


    Belinda, holding the ne in her hand, showed Minna a specific feature. “This limited edition piece from rema is designed with a unique lock mechanism. It should open with a special key pendant, transforming its appearance. Yet, your ne’s lock won’t open. It seems you have a well-made counterfeit.”


    The guests present exchanged confused nces, puzzled over who to believe.


    Minna was adamant her ne was genuine. She retorted sharply, “Ms. Wright, you’re out of line with these baseless ims! rema never advertised any such feature when theyunched this ne.”


    Belinda responded in a calm voice, “The special feature is disclosed only to those who purchase the ne.”


    Minna scoffed, “Stop fabricating stories, Ms. Wright! You’re embarrassing yourself.”


    Other affluent guests whispered among themselves, “I’ve never heard of such a feature.”


    “Neither have I. Belinda must be making this up.”


    Disregarding their skepticism, Belinda took out her phone and quickly made a video call.


    A few secondster, the video call was connected.


    Belinda’s phone screen showed a middle-aged man with a weing smile.


    “Hello, baby!” the man greeted Belinda with enthusiasm.


    Lucas’ expression darkened immediately when he heard the man’s affectionate address to Belinda.


    “Steven,” Belinda replied to the man and then angled her phone towards Minna and the gathered crowd.


    Caught off guard by the unfolding scene, Steven Rayne hesitated for a moment before inquiring, “Belinda, what’s happening here?”


    Minna, catching a glimpse of the man on the screen, stood rooted to the spot, her face a picture of utter astonishment. Her expression was one ofplete shock.


    “Steven, could you take a look at this ne?” Belinda requested.


    Lucas watched Belinda intently, his face etched with a mix of emotions.


    Belinda presented the ne to the camera of her phone.


    Steven needed only a brief look to make his judgment. “This ne is fake. You can’t open the lock on it, right?”


    “That’s right,” Belinda replied without hesitation.


    “Then it’s certainly a fake. Belinda, where did you get this counterfeit? What happened to the real one I gave you? Why aren’t you wearing it?” Steven said.


    Belinda smiled and responded, “It’s safe at home. I’ll exin everything to youter. I’ve got a situation to handle now. We’ll catch up soon.”


    “Come on, Belinda, let’s talk a little more! It’s so rare for you to call me,” Steven said.


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