Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Reading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind

Chapter 216 Flirt With Me

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In that short span of time, everyone had already begun to murmur amongst themselves. They had cto know

that the lost item was a birthday gift once given by Josiah to Audrey, worth a million. When that necklace was

mentioned, both Dakota and Josiah's expressions turned rather unpleasant.

With the backing of Audrey, Camila suddenly said, "If you have nothing to hide, why won't look in your bag? I'm

sure there's something fishy going on."

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"You don't understand what I'm saying, do you? | told you, no? She's my girlfriend. Can't | provide her with

whatever she wants? Does she need to steal a necklace?" Josiah defended Dakota. Dakota also said. "Why is it

that when you lose something, I'm the one you suspect? Also, why should | have to prove my innocence just

because of your accusations? That doesn't make sense."

In truth, Dakota had already begun to harbor doubts and worries. After all, she had deeply experienced the

unfriendliness of Audrey and Camila.

Just then, Camila suddenly pointed at the bracelet on the table and exclaimed, "Hey! This is the sdesign as

Audrey's necklace.

Before anyone could react to her words, Camila quickly picked up the bracelet and asked, "So? Whose is this? It's

yours, isn't it?"

Dakota looked at the bracelet with a troubled expression. "I've just returned it to Mr. Josiah."

"It was yours, then," Camila uttered excitedly.

"I remember the necklace Josiah gave me. It cwith a bracelet, too. Is this the one?" Audrey suddenly

asked.

When those words fell, the place immediately erupted in surprise.

Countless voices merged together into a single sentence.

"What? Did he give the main piece to Audrey and the complimentary piece to his girlfriend? No wonder Mr. Josiah

always keeps her hidden. He must not think much of her." The spectators hadn't yet pieced together the more

bizarre truth at that time. They merely assumed Josiah looked down on his girlfriend, so he would casually fob

her off with anything.

It felt as if Dakota had been slapped in the face. Even though she had broken up with Josiah, she never wanted

to bring up this issue for a quarrel. To her, it was a humiliation. Afterall, she had once treasured. this bracelet

immensely.

Josiah stiffened, a pang of guilt washing over him despite his initial belief that he'd done nothing wrong. He

wished he could turn back time. His heart was filled with anxiety, yet he didn't dare to look at Dakota Instead, he

glared fiercely at Audrey and Camila. "Are you upset with Josiah and want to use my necklace to confront him?

You could have just told me." Audrey said, feigning innocence.

"She's still a thief," Camila immediately said. "She probably felt that Josiah didn't value her enough, and in her

anger, she took the necklace as revenge."

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After such a statement, it seemed that even if Dakota was Josiah's girlfriend, her stealing becsomewhat

excusable.

"Both of you, shut up!" Josiah lost his temper instantly, only to be scolded by Noah and Lorelei.

"How dare you speak to Audrey like that!" Noah defended Audrey.

"If your girlfriend has taken it, just give it back. We won't hold it against her," Lorelei said, her eyes full of

displeasure toward Dakota.

Noah and Lorelei knew Josiah well. They thought he lost his temper out of embarrassment due to guilt. They

couldn't think of anything else that would make Josiah feel guilty, so they naturally assumed that Dakota had

taken something to cause a fuss with Josiah. Arguing between a boyfriend and girlfriend was not unusual, but

what happened there was just out of line, ruining their wine tasting party.

Dakota's eyes turned red when she heard those words.

"Dad, Mom, don't you believe-

When Josiah was talking, Camila suddenly lunged forward, snatching Dakota's bag. With lightning speed, she

turned it upside down and rummaged through it. Countless items tumbled out, and finally, a beautiful necklace

fell to the ground. It had the sluster and material as the bracelet, immediately silencing the

room.

Josiah looked at the necklace in disbelief, then turned to Dakota with a somewhat bewildered expression.

Dakota stared blankly at the necklace. Even though she was mentally prepared, she still panicked for a moment.

"It wasn't me. Someone has framed me," she said. At that moment, she abruptly looked up at Audrey. "It's you!"

Whispers had already begun to ripple through the crowd, but Dakota's sudden accusation had turned the tide of

attention onto her. After all, no one would believe that Audrey would frher with his own. necklace. It was

simply too far-fetched.

Audrey sounded rather aggrieved when she said, "I don't blyou for taking the necklace to stir up trouble

with Josiah, but you shouldn't slanderjust because you got exposed."

Dakota didn't hold back anymore. "You've framed me! You took advantage of my distraction to slip something

into my bag, framing me, because you...

The sudden turn of events had left Isabella utterly bewildered. However, as soon as she caught onto the crucial

point, she immediately perked up with excitement. Con! Spill it! Spill it! Even if everything goes to hell, let's

take them all down! No one's getting off easy. However, Dakota didn't finish her sentence. She looked at Josiah,

suddenly saying. "She framed me. Do you believe me

No! Why are you asking him to make a choice at this time? Didn't you stop being a hopeless romantic? Isabella

wondered.

Most likely, everyone thought Dakota was pleading for her boyfriend to trust her

However, Alexander didn't see it that way.

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He believed that Dakota had a clear understanding of the situation. She knew that if she were to reveal such a

scandalous relationship as an affair between Josiah and Audrey, she would need evidence. Otherwise, she would

be heavily criticized, with people presuming she was making up a connection between the necklace and bracelet

to evade guilt.

However, she couldn't possibly have any proof. Unless Josiah himself stepped forward to admit his past

relationship with Audrey, there was a chance that Audrey could be setting someone up.

However, if Josiah were to do that, he would essentially shatter the harmony of the Hampton family. It was highly

likely that Josiah wouldn't take, such action.

Dakota had long lost her trust in Josiah. She dared not gamble with him. Besides, she couldn't even vouch for

herself in this matter.

The incident took place in the makeup room, a place devoid of surveillance cameras, making it almost

impossible to prove anything. Even though Dakota insisted on her innocence, claiming she was framed, it might

not have been enough to convict her. However, in the eyes of everyone, she was already guilty.

The simplest setup was also the most impossible to overcome.

After coming to grips with the harsh realities, she found herself in utter despair, realizing that her only hope was

to rely on Josiah. She was adaptable and resilient, directly seeking Josiah's assistance.

That was why she asked Josiah that question.

If Josiah were to express trust in her, it would imply that he harbored doubts about Audrey's actions in his heart,

which would naturally help her absolve herself. However, if Josiah were to not believe her, then there would be

even less necessity for her to explain herself. However, Alexander suspected that Dakota was likely headed for

disappointment.

With an expressionless face, Alexander lowered his head and busied himself with his phone.

Meanwhile, Josiah was taken aback by Dakota's question. He glanced at Audrey, only to find her eyes rimmed

with red, a look of grievance etched on her face as she stared back at him, seemingly on the verge of speaking

but holding back.

Josiah genuinely had no idea what the truth was. His hostility toward Audrey only stemmed from his distaste for

his secrets being exposed.

Just then, Dakota was outright accusing Audrey of being a criminal. Hence, Josiah was utterly puzzled because he

didn't know why Audrey would do such a thing.

The love of his past, the one who had deeply etched herself into his heart, could not possibly transform into a

villain in his mind so abruptly. Therefore, he was instinctively inclined to believe in Audrey.

At the stime, however, Josiah had absolute faith in Dakota. There must be smisunderstanding here.

Perhaps the necklace accidentally slipped in? This might even be Camila's doing! That's right. Camila appears

quite

suspicious.

"Did you do this? You've been acting strange since the beginning. How could you find the necklace so precisely?

Did you place it there yourself? You've been in the makeup room. It must have been you," Josiah didn't answer

Dakota's question. He simply chose to question Camila.

This showed that he not only trusted Audrey but also had faith in Dakota.

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However, his response not only caused Camila to kick up a fuss, but even the nearby Dakota let out a soft. cold

chuckle, saying. "In that case, let's call the police. I'm willing to prove my innocence to them."

The crowd erupted once again, taken aback by the escalating situation. Is it a case of genuine innocence, or is it

sheer stubbornness in refusing to admit the crime?

Suddenly, Roland coughed lightly, preparing to stand up. After all, he was a police and was officially on dury. He

was quite intrigued by this matter as well.

However, Dakota's suggestion was rejected. Noah and Lorelei stepped in and said, "There's no need to call the

police. We won't pursue it any further. After all, we've found the necklace. That's it. Josiah, have a good talk with

your girlfriend."

Josiah hesitated for a moment, also feeling that airing their family matters in a police station was rather

unseemly. Seeing Roland about to stand up from the corner of his eye, he held him back by the shoulder. In the

end, he turned to Dakota with an exasperated look and said, "Forget it. | trust you. Let's stop this fuss. Later,

we'll talk to my parents. They'll also believe you."

Tears nearly escaped from Dakota's eyes. "So, everyone present will believe in my innocence? Can you assure