Let's Start All Over Again, Shall We (Maggie and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 76

Chapter 76 Apology

Upon hearing the accusation, Vanessa’s complexion paled, and the onlookers scrutinized her closely.

“Vanessa, could you please clarify why your fingerprints are on Maggie’s bag?” the police officer inquired.

Vanessa tightened her grip, paused for a moment, and replied, “Maggie and I used to be close friends. So, I would occasionally assist her by carrying her bag or holding her belongings. I cannot explain why my fingerprints would be on her bag. 

Maggie interjected, “I have never used this bag before, and Vanessa, we last met half a month ago.”

Maggie’s statement was truthful, as she typically avoided carrying large bags. She only opted for the bag. she seldom used this time as she only needed to bring her laptop, design drafts, and thesis.

Vanessa’s throat felt tight. She had not anticipated leaving any evidence on Maggie’s bag despite her caution. Even if it was not a complete fingerprint, it was enough to arouse suspicion.

“I remember now, Vanessa, when you were searching for your bracelet, you moved Maggie’s bag slightly,” Sammi Channing, a close acquaintance of Vanessa, pointed out.

Maggie glanced at her impassively. Sammi resided in the adjacent dorm room and had a cordial. relationship with Vanessa previously. They had socialized on a few occasions, although Maggie did not particularly favor her.

Sammi was a shrewd opportunist. She lacked exceptional talent but she had been revolving around Vanessa as she thought that Vanessa hailed from an affluent background.

“Oh, now that you mention it, I remember. When I discovered the bracelet was missing, I searched the dorm room and looked through everything, but I did not inspect Maggie’s bag, only surveying the items on the desk.”

Vanessa swiftly elaborated, finding her explanation plausible. So, the more she spoke, the more assured she felt

The police promptly verified with the other two roommates, both confirming that upon their return, Vanessa was indeed still searching for the bracelet. At that time, they had also collectively scoured the dorm room for an extended period.

With leads seemingly exhausted, the police surveyed the scene, trying to uncover fresh clues.

“Let’s conclude it here since we’ve found the bracelet,” Vanessa suggested, reluctant to delve further.

Ultimately, the investigation’s outcome was inconsequential; the mere presence of the item in Maggie’s bag would perpetuate suspicion wherever she went.

So, for Vanessa, that sufficed.

Maggie maintained a composed demeanor and calmly remarked, “I wonder if I could examine take a look. at your expensive jewelry, Miss Brown.”

Unsure of Maggie’s intentions, Vanessa hesitated momentarily before consenting, “Of course.”

She then handed the bracelet to Maggie, experiencing a twinge of regret as she expressed, “Maggie, if

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Chapter 76 Apology

“No need for what?” Maggie interjected without looking up, scrutinizing the bracelet in her hand.

Vanessa struggled to articulate her thoughts, so she insinuated rather than stating directly, yet her underlying message was clear to all present.

Maggie sneered, her cold, almond–shaped eyes fixed on Vanessa as she retorted, “Miss Brown, you are. overthinking. I have no interest in resorting to such measures to pilfer your counterfeit goods.”

Maggie’s words elicited a commotion.

“What?”

“Counterfeit? What is Maggie implying? Is the bracelet fake? Or lacking in value?”

“No way! Vanessa would not fabricate such a claim.”

“Nevertheless, let’s not overlook Maggie’s discerning eye and upbringing in the Camerons; she won’t make a mistake.” 

The dean had done some research on this and, after checking, confirmed Maggie’s words.

“So. Maggie didn’t steal this. If she could tell the authenticity of this item at a glance, do you think she’d