Chapter 115: Big Slap
"I didn't take it. That worthless necklace, even my dog wouldn't want it!" Kelsey averted her gaze, as if looking at Jack for another second would hurt her eyes.
Isabella walked over and said, "Jack, considering Ms. Jose's family background, I don't think she would need to steal someone else's necklace."
Jack fell silent.
Indeed, that necklace was very precious to Nancy.
But to Kelsey, it meant nothing at all.
At that moment, Nancy suddenly pointed at Kelsey's pocket and said, "Jack, the necklace is in her pocket."
Everyone was stunned, including Kelsey.
Kelsey seemed to have realized something, and her gaze seemed to kill Nancy.
Jack held Nancy's hand and comforted, "Forget it, if it's lost, I'll buy you a new one."
"But..." Nancy wanted to say something, but Jack's look stopped her.
Isabella understood that Jack didn't want to pursue the matter any further. Whether the necklace was really in Kelsey's pocket or not, he wanted to let it go..
Just as Jack was leading Nancy out of the restroom, two police officers suddenly walked in.
"Who called the police?"
No one spoke.
Isabella's gaze lingered on Kelsey's face for a moment. After seeing her bewildered expression, it was clear she hadn't called the police.
She thought, 'If it wasn't her, then it must be...'
"It was me," Nancy said timidly.
She still clung to Jack's side, looking frail and delicate.
Jack turned to her abruptly, his eyes filled with question and confusion.
Nancy shrank back a little and said, "I just want to get my necklace back."
One of the officers stepped forward and asked, "What's going on?"
Ignoring Jack's intense gaze, Nancy turned to Kelsey and said in a timid voice, "Ms. Jose, I know you don't care about that necklace. You're just jealous of me and Jack. No matter what, please return the necklace to me. It's very important to me!"
"Jealous of you?" Kelsey laughed disdainfully.
But Nancy persisted, "Anyway, please return the necklace to me."
Kelsey had a fiery temper. She was provoked by Nancy and was now fuming with rage. She immediately reached into her pocket.
With just one touch, her expression froze.
Without any hesitation, she glared fiercely at Nancy and pulled her hand out of her pocket.
Kelsey spread out her palm, revealing a broken necklace.
"That's it!" Nancy exclaimed, stepping forward to take it.
Before Nancy's fingers could touch the necklace, Kelsey slapped her across the face.
The crisp sound echoed. Nancy screamed, stumbling and falling to the ground in a disheveled state from Kelsey's slap.
Kelsey threw the necklace at Nancy. "You wretch, how dare you set me up!"
As she spoke, she raised her hand to strike again.
But this time, her slap never landed.
Kelsey turned around to find Jack standing beside her, gripping her wrist with such force that it was almost crushed.
Kelsey's face turned pale, but she still glared at Jack, gritting her teeth. "She framed me. I didn't steal her stuff!"
"That doesn't matter," Jack coldly replied.
"Jack, " Nancy cried out from the ground.
Jack's expression softened slightly as he forcefully released Kelsey and bent down to help Nancy.
As soon as he crouched down, Nancy threw herself into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
Kelsey was thrown by Jack's force, her lower back hitting the edge of the sink, making her face even paler.
Isabella supported her. "Are you okay?"
Kelsey didn't answer her. She just stared at the scene where Nancy and Jack huddled together, as if she had lost her soul.
Half an hour later, it was at the police station.
After finishing her statement, Kelsey came out.
Coincidentally, the door next to her also opened, and Jack and Nancy walked out.
Inevitably, they ran into each other again.
Kelsey smirked and walked towards them.
Nancy was so frightened that she kept edging further behind Jack.
Jack shielded her behind him, facing Kelsey coldly. "Ms. Jose, that's enough!"
It seemed that Kelsey's eyes were practically shooting sparks. "I've never been falsely accused in my life. Jack, I'm not done with you!"
"What do you want?" Jack looked at her, his eyes not just cold but also filled with disgust.
Kelsey felt a sharp pain, her heart aching even more, and her words became even harsher. "I'll give you three days to get out of Lakina. As long as you and Nancy are in Lakina, I swear that I won't let you live in peace!"
Jack furrowed his brows tightly, saying nothing.
The sound of hurried footsteps approached.
"Kelsey!" Zaire rushed over, pushing Jack aside and protecting Kelsey.
Seeing that Kelsey was okay, Zaire turned to Jack and questioned, "What's your problem?"
Jack lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Jose."
This apology was an attempt to make amends and to hope that Zaire wouldn't pursue the matter further.
After all, Jack was Seb's subordinate, and Zaire wasn't one to be ruthless.
In fact, Jack's appropriate concession was an attempt to de-escalate the situation.
But Nancy behind him didn't undertand his intention. She immediately stepped forward and said, "Jack, this isn't our fault. Why should we apologize?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Nancy felt a gaze fall upon her face.
She turned and met Zaire's eyes.
Nancy's expression changed slightly. She bit her lip and boldly stepped out from behind Jack. "Mr. Jose, just because your family is wealthy doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. This is a society governed by law. Clearly, Ms. Jose is in the wrong. Shouldn't you distinguish right from wrong and make your sister apologize?"
The Nancy who appeared weak in front of Kelsey was now assertive in front of Zaire. As she spoke, she looked Zaire straight, as if she suddenly wasn't afraid of him.
Isabella noticed something was off.
Logically, Zaire was more intimidating than Kelsey. Why wasn't Nancy afraid of Zaire but was afraid of Kelsey?
Zaire let out a mocking laugh. He suddenly took two steps forward, standing in front of Nancy, bending slightly to get close to her face. "It seems Ms. Wilso is used to being poor. Yes, having money does allow one to do whatever he want."
Nancy blinked, a subtle change in her emotions. "I only know that the law treats everyone equally."
Zaire chuckled.
Nancy wanted to say more, but Jack pulled her back, distancing her from Zaire.
"Mr. Jose, this is my fault. No matter how you want to punish me, I'll accept it." Jack paused, then added, "Ms. Jose just said we have three days to leave Lakina. If you say the same, we'll go back and pack our things immediately."
Zaire glanced at him, his tone somewhat helpless. "Jack, have you lost your senses?"
Then he turned to Kelsey and asked, "Kelsey, have you thought it through? Do you really want them to leave Lakina?"
