Fake Heiress Reborn Drops Masks Finds Family (Noelle and Sebastian) novel Chapter 342

Dwight jumped in alarm. Veronica was riding a wave of popularity, and replacing her would mean real losses. But one look at Lucas’s stormy expression and he swallowed his objections, nodding repeatedly. “Yes, you’re right. I’ll arrange it immediately. Right away.”

“What? You’re pulling my sister from the female lead?” Hailey screeched, unable to believe her ears. “Do you even know how popular she is right now? Without her, this trash production might as well wait to flop! Veronica, let’s go! We’re not filming anymore!”

Veronica’s face drained of color. Being removed from the role was a massive blow–but what terrified her even more was Lucas’s insistence on a full investigation.

Her eyes reddened as she put on a pitiful front. “Mr. Steele, Mr. Hodge… if you don’t believe me and you’re set on replacing me, fine. I’ll accept it. I don’t mind suffering a little injustice. I’ll leave now-”

“Shut up.” Lucas cut her off impatiently. “I said no one leaves until this is cleared up. Stop them.”

At his order, several bodyguards immediately blocked Veronica and Hailey’s path.

‘Call the police,” Lucas said to Dwight. “Since Ms. Flynn keeps insisting this is theft, let the police handle it. We’ll also find out exactly how this necklace ended up where it did, and who had the nerve to frame someone in public.”

The words police and frame sent Veronica’s heart plunging.

Her fingers dug into her palm as she forced herself to stay calm.

She knew this was slipping out of her control. Lucas was relentless, and Dwight was clearly backing him. Once the police come, if hey find out…

Vo. I can’t just wait for disaster.

Her eyes flickered as she weighed her options at lightning speed.

f she waited passively, the scandal could destroy her. But if she struck first and muddied the waters…

She could weaponize public opinion and blow this up. Even if the truth eventually came out, the pressure of public outrage might make Lucas and Dwight hesitate. They might even be forced to smooth things over and beg her to return.

With that thought, Veronica took a deep breath. The wounded yet resilient expression returned to her face.

She whispered something to Hailey, then pretended to feel unwell Supported by Hailey, she retreated quickly to her private. lounge and locked the door behind them.

Lucas couldn’t be bothered to spare them another glance. He looked down at Noelle, his voice softening. “Noey, are you okay? Did they touch you?”

Noelle curved her lips slightly. “With the great Mr. Lucas blowing up to back me? I’m fine.”

“Still joking around,” Lucas huffed. “Don’t worry. I’ll get you justice.”

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Chapter 342 Outrage

Inside the lounge.

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The moment the door shut, the fragility vanished from Veronica’s face, replaced by a ruthless resolve.

‘Veronica, they really called the police. What do we do? What if they actually find out?” Hailey was genuinely rattled now. After all, hey had framed Noelle.

/eronica didn’t answer. She pulled out her phone and typed rapidly.

Minutes later, a freshly posted tweet went live, complete with carefully selected photos and trending hashtags.

/eronica’s tweet read, [I never imagined something like this would happen on set. I’ve always treasured the kindness of the people at Alliance 749’s design studio, who loaned me this meaningful necklace for my role, but it was nearly stolen. What hurts even more s that certain people, relying on their background, not only refused to admit fault but instead… Forget it. I won’t say more. The nnocent will prove themselves. I just feel sorry for my fans, for making you worry.] She even attached a few pictures.

The first photo showed her with reddened eyes, flawless makeup barely concealing her exhaustion.

The second was a close–up of the diamond necklace resting on velvet, dazzling under the light. A faint, distinctive emblem was risible in the pattern.

t was Alliance 749’s design studio’s mark–blurred, but unmistakable to those in the know.

The post hit like cold water splashed into hot oil. There was an instant explosion.

VeronicaNecklaceStolen

Alliance749 JewelryNearlyStolen

VeronicaBullied OnSet

The hashtags rocketed up the charts, climbing at breakneck speed. Veronica’s fans–calling themselves the V–Squad–exploded instantly. Sympathy, rage, and calls for justice flooded the comments.

[Oh, my god! Our dear Veronica was wronged!)

(Who dares steal an Alliance 749 necklace and bully Veronica? What kind of trash is that?]

[So what if you have connections? Does that mean you can steal and deny it, then bully the victim?]

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