Chapter 253: The Necklace is a Gift for My Wife

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This felt like a public accusation. However, Xia Yangyang knew she couldn't show weakness. The more vulnerable she appeared, the more likely others would believe she was guilty. If someone was deliberately framing her, this would become a war—a war she wouldn't surrender.

The security manager stated, "This is a serious matter, so we've called the police. Miss Xia, surrendering might lessen your sentence."

Her voice was icy. "I didn't steal the necklace. Why should I surrender? Investigate thoroughly. Someone is framing me."

Xia Yangyang turned to Shen Manbing. The crowd noticed.

"Miss Xia's hinting at something. Is she implying Manbing, a renowned entertainment figure, stole the jewel and planted it in her bag?"

"It's not impossible. Miss Xia is the wife of the Shengyuan Group president. Mr. Gu adores her; she wouldn't risk her reputation for a jewel."

"I've heard Shen Manbing is difficult and willful. It's plausible."

"Or maybe Miss Xia's trying to shift the blame? She's reached the pinnacle of success at a young age. She's not ordinary."

The exhibition hall buzzed with speculation. Few bothered to hide their opinions.

Shen Manbing approached Xia Yangyang, sneering, "Xia Yangyang, you're scheming. You stole the jewel and are blaming me. I saw right through you. Your weakness is a facade, fooling everyone."

Xia Yangyang retorted, "I didn't mention you. Don't assume guilt."

"Xia Yangyang, you—"

As rumors swirled and the two women faced off, a deep male voice cut through the noise: "I took the jewel."

Silence fell. All eyes turned to the source. It was Gu Qichen, the Shengyuan Group president.

He walked over calmly. The host rushed to him. "Mr. Gu, you said you took the jewel?"

Gu Qichen replied lightly, "I'm the buyer of the 'Heart of the Kingdom.' I bought it as a Christmas gift for my wife. I placed it in her bag as a surprise. I didn't expect this misunderstanding."

Confusion reigned. Then, Mo YinFeng, MoShi Group president and the jewelry exhibition's head, appeared.

Mo YinFeng stated, "I can testify Mr. Gu bought the 'Heart of the Kingdom.' I have the certificate."

He produced the certificate. A gasp rippled through the crowd upon seeing the figure.

Mr. Gu had spent two hundred million on his wife's Christmas present! This was far beyond mere indulgence.

Public opinion shifted immediately.

"It was a misunderstanding. Mrs. Gu is lucky; Mr. Gu's surprise almost became a fright."

"Mrs. Gu is the luckiest woman. So envious."