As the crowd around us grew, their words became more and more vicious.
"That's too much. Isn't she just trying to claim the title of The Prince Family's daughter-in-law?"
"How can a person be this shameless? Zachary is marrying his true love today and she's out here trying to slander him. Doesn't she fear Zachary's methods?"
"What’s this compared to anything? Ms. Waller would kill for Gabe, so what’s a little trickery and fraud?"
"Ugh! That's disgusting!"
When some people started spitting at me, the others didn't hold back either.
The fresh cut on my face, left by the necklace, stung with a sharp, searing pain.
"I didn’t kill anyone!" I gritted my teeth and fought back my anger, but Ellie stepped forward and slapped me hard across the face.
Her eyes glinted with malice as she sneered, "Nora, I didn’t want to get involved, but stealing my uncle’s necklace and spreading rumors that he’s marrying you? That’s going too far. As someone about to join the Prince Family, it’s my responsibility to put you in your place."
She raised her hand to slap me again, but I caught her wrist mid-swing and shoved her back with force.