Chapter 531

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“We thought we’d have no chance, but after seeing you, well… You might be the perfect opportunity.”
Linsey frowned. “What exactly are you planning?”
Had Carol made this many enemies without even realizing it?
One of the men studied her intently before speaking. “We could help each other. If you’re hiding your identity, we understand your caution. But if you don’t step up and claim what’s rightfully yours, Carol and her brother will take everything. And trust me, her brother dotes on her like no other.”
Linsey breathed out a quiet sigh of frustration.
Why did they think she was related to the Lawson family? She had made it abundantly clear that she had no ties to them.
She was about to set the record straight once and for all.
However, her explanation was cut short by the sudden arrival of a group of imposing bodyguards. Alexa and another servant from the Lawson family were in tow.
“There!” Alexa’s voice was sharp as she pointed at Linsey, her face twisted with hostility. “Mr. Lawson’s orders are clear—severe punishment for anyone who dares steal Miss Lawson’s birthday present! Seize her!”
As Alexa’s command echoed through the room, the bodyguards quickly moved to encircle Linsey.
The curious onlookers who had been pressing Linsey for details were abruptly pushed aside.
“What is this?” Millie Burke, the guest who had been talking to Linsey, called out indignantly.
She was frustrated; she hadn’t even heard the entire story from Linsey yet.
The arrival of the Lawson family’s bodyguards, surrounding Linsey in a tight circle, left the room in shock. The guests were baffled by the unfolding drama.
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Linsey calmly put down her plate and faced the approaching bodyguards with a steely look.
“As a guest here, what do you think you’re doing?” she asked sharply.
From the crowd, Alexa advanced, scanning the bystanders before saying loudly, “Moments ago, a dress meant as Mr. Lawson’s gift for his sister vanished. Surveillance footage revealed this woman as the thief!”
Pointing accusingly at Linsey, Alexa made her claim clear.
The shock rippled through the room immediately.
“Can you believe someone would actually steal at Miss Lawson’s birthday event?”
The murmurs grew louder.
“This is starting to get good.”
“There, that woman, isn’t she the one rumored to be Jeffery’s lookalike?”
“I’ve heard whispers all evening.”
“Five bucks says she’s Cruz’s illegitimate daughter!”
“I agree. She was probably jealous and stole Miss Lawson’s gift.”
In less than thirty seconds, without Linsey uttering a single defense, the assembly had labeled her both an illegitimate daughter and a criminal.
Linsey nearly chuckled at the absurdity.
Steal something? She had been standing in the same spot in the banquet hall all evening. How could she have possibly taken Carol’s present?
Her face remained stoic as she turned to Alexa.
It hit her then—this was the woman who had attempted to shove her down the stairs at a previous Lawson family event.
Clearly, this woman was in the Lawson family’s employ.
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