Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Perfect Scheme

"Oh, really?" Jane scoffed and shook her head. She saw right through Florence and her friends; it was clear they were trying to set her up. It annoyed her, but she was curious to see what they would do next.

"Can someone explain what happened?" Old Doyle inquired with a frown. He found it hard to believe that Patrick's fiancée could be a thief. Nonetheless, he felt compelled to listen to his granddaughter's accusations since there was an eyewitness.

"Florence was showing us her diamond ring when Jane passed by and stared at it for a long time. It was obvious she liked it," Erica chimed in, stepping forward.

Jane was taken aback by how skillful Erica was at lying. When had she expressed any interest in the ring, let alone stared at it for an extended period? Erica continued, "Before we went dancing, Florence took off the ring and placed it in her purse. After we finished dancing, the ring was gone."

"We searched everywhere, and then this waiter told us he saw someone steal my ring, and he identified Jane as the thief!" Florence added, feigning distress while clutching her chest.

Jane marveled at Florence's acting skills and her flawless scheme to humiliate her. Florence had concocted a plan to make everyone despise Jane, causing Patrick to refuse to marry her. After ousting the country girl, Florence envisioned herself easily marrying into the Pansy family.

Unfazed by the lies, Jane sneered and turned her sharp eyes on the waiter. She demanded, "Did you witness me stealing Florence's ring?"

A chill ran down the waiter's spine as he lowered his head, avoiding Jane's piercing gaze. He nodded timidly and confessed in a small voice, "Yes, I saw it with my own eyes."

"Don't worry; she can't harm you. Just tell the truth!" Erica whispered to him, giving a secret wink.

Taking the hint, the waiter raised his head and said, "A few minutes ago, when I went to the bathroom, I saw this woman wearing the ring. I didn't think much of it. But as soon as she saw me, she took it off and put it in her purse."