Hannah and Bryson both turned to face Melina.
Bryson spoke first, his gaze icy as he addressed her.
“You’re aware Hannah isn’t responsible for the theft, yet you’ve still implicated her.
”
“It’s not my fault.
I thought the waitress was telling the truth.
”
“So, you can casually nder her?” Grace retorted, her tone sharp with anger.
Melina clenched her teeth, unwilling to confess.
“I didn’t intend it.
Everyone makes mistakes.
Now that the diamonds have been found in my bag, I’m facing public scrutiny.
Isn’t that enough?”
Hannah regarded her icily.
“So, what did you call out to me for?”
Melina hesitated, her gaze shifting.
When she noticed a waitress approaching nearby, she abruptly spoke up.
“I don’t want to be your enemy.
I don’t want to cause any more trouble.
Hannah, I don’t want our conflict to continue like this.
”
Sensing Melina’s insincerity, Hannah remained unmoved.
“Fine, whatever.
I don’t wish to quarrel with you either.
”
Seeing Hannah about to depart, Melina c
alled out, “Wait!”Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.
Hannah frowned, growing impatient.
“Melina, I don’t want to cause a scene at the party, but my patience is wearing thin.
If you persist, I’ll p you.
”
At that moment, a waitress carrying sses of wine happened to pass by.
Melina casually took two sses of wine from the tray, approached Hannah, and offered her one ss.
“I’ve lost.
I admit I can’tpete with you.
Let’s put an end to our feud by drinking this ss of wine together.
”
Her demeanor, previously agitated, had now shifted significantly.
Hannah doubted Melina’s sudden change of heart and genuine intentions.
Gazing at the wine in Melina’s hand, she replied with a slight smile, “I’m hesitant to drink the wine you’re offering.
I fear you may have tampered with it.
”
Melina felt a pang of guilt as Hannah’s words struck a chord.
Clutching the ss tighter, she insisted, “I merely took it from the waitress.
You can see for yourself.
Why would I drug you? I’m being sincere.
I’ve decided to stop.
I won’t target you anymore.
”
In a gesture of sincerity, Melina downed the wine in one gulp.
She then turned to Hannah and affirmed, “I’m being honest.
”
Without epting the wine, Hannah nodded and replied, “Alright, I’ll trust you this time.
”
She turned away, ready to leave.
Anxious, Melina blocked her path.
“If you trust me, why won’t you drink this ss of wine?”
Hannah regarded her coolly.
“Why should I drink the wine you gave me?”
Hannah edged closer to Melina, her gaze dropping to the ss in Melina’s hand.
“You’ve been against me since this party started.
Think I can’t tell?”
She lowered her voice, leaning in slightly.
“You tried to trap me with a pathetic trick, and now you want to make up? Who do you think you’re fooling?”