Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 489

Silence ensued. Andrew grinned gloatingly.

Children havent developed the awareness to protect their belongings yet.

Hence, it’s the parent's fault when the child's obviously expensive hairpin ts stolen! What kind of reasoning ts that? The look in Christina's eyes darkened.

“Based on your logic, are you saying if a person's expensive handbag or money is stolen, it's their fault for bringing it with them? In that case, why do we even need police officers?”

Andrew clearly had no refute for Christina's questioning.

His expression darkened as he remained silent.

However, Lola rebuked with disdain, “Who knows if she was wearing a real diamond hairpin? If it's a fake, doesn't that mean the police officers are wasting their time searching for something that costs a few dozen bucks?”

The atmosphere grew tense.

Just then, the door was opened again before Nathaniel stepped in with Lucas in his arms.

He ceased his movements, blocking the light with his towering figure, and stared at Christina and Camila.

“Who's bullying you?” Upon spotting her father, Camila pounced toward him and spoke aggrievedly.

“It's Heather's fault my hairpin went missing, Daddy...”

She felt bad because the hairpin had been given to her by her father.

In response, Nathaniel lifted her and wiped the tears on her face away.

“Is it the one I bought from an auction for you?”

“No. It's the custom-made diamond hairpin you bought me last month.”

At the side, Lucas acted as though he just discovered a huge secret.

When did Daddy buy so many hairpins for Camila? He didn't even buy me the limited-edition action figure I asked him to! Isn't he just playing favorites? — The expressions on the assertive couple's faces shifted the moment they saw Nathaniel.

I can't believe they're the wife and daughter of Mr. Hadley! In that case, he definitely bought a diamond hairpin for his daughter! Thank goodness he didnt hear what I said earlier.

Otherwise, we would've offended a prominent jigure! Andrew greeted Nathaniel with a smile.

“We met at a reception before, though you didn't notice me because of how busy you were, Mr. Hadley.”

Nathaniel had attended so many social events that he couldn't remember everything about them.

Additionally, he didn't pay great attention during most of them and usually only spoke with more capable individuals in the business industry.

Hence, if he couldn't recall someone, it meant they weren't significant enough to be remembered.

Ignoring the man, he turned to Christina.

“Have you found the hairpin yet?”

“No. The police officers suggested checking everyone's bags. However, some people claimed they didn't take it yet refused to cooperate,” scoffed Christina.

It was then Winnie suggested in a small voice, “Did someone pick it up by accident? If you return it, you probably won't be punished. Mrs. Hadley is pretty kind.”

Christina was confounded by Winnie's words.

Does she know who took the hairpin? Or is it because she wants to smooth things over and prevent a Sight? After all, we'll all meet again at the ballet school, so perhaps she’s trying to avoid future awkward situations.

If the thief had returned tt at the beginning, I would've let this matter go.

However, after all that was said and done, I can't pretend nothing happened anymore.

Nathaniel turned toward the couple with a frown.

“You're not cooperating?” Paling, the man felt awkward. If I can snatch an opportunity to befriend a distinguished figure like him, our company will ascend to greater heights! Immediately, he grabbed Lola's handbag.

“Of course we'll cooperate!”

The woman was shocked and tried to snatch the bag back.

“I didn't steal anything, so why should I let others search my bag?”